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{{disambig2|the shadowy Optimus Prime from Dark of the Moon|the similar character from | {{disambig2|the shadowy Optimus Prime from ''Dark of the Moon''|the similar character from ''United''|Darkside Optimus Prime (United)}} | ||
:''Darkside Optimus Prime is a [[Decepticon]] the [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)|Dark of the Moon]] portion of the [[ | :''Darkside Optimus Prime is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)|Dark of the Moon]] portion of the [[movie continuity family]].'' | ||
[[File:VoyagerDOTMDarksideOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|400px|DaRkSiDe]] | |||
'''Darkside Optimus Prime''' (ダークサイドオプティマスプライム ''Dākusaido Oputimasu Puraimu'') is the living embodiment of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]'s inner darkness. He is the shadow to Optimus's light, a destroyer who believes that evil is born from the existence of good. In order to achieve universal peace, he seeks the destruction of his Autobot doppelgänger and those who follow him. Within his chest is an ancient dimensional transport device, which he plans to use to exterminate all [[Optimus Prime (disambiguation)|Optimus Primes]] in the known [[multiverse]] (aside from himself, of course). | '''Darkside Optimus Prime''' (ダークサイドオプティマスプライム ''Dākusaido Oputimasu Puraimu'') is the living embodiment of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]'s inner darkness. He is the shadow to Optimus's light, a destroyer who believes that evil is born from the existence of good. In order to achieve universal peace, he seeks the destruction of his Autobot doppelgänger and those who follow him. Within his chest is an ancient dimensional transport device, which he plans to use to exterminate all [[Optimus Prime (disambiguation)|Optimus Primes]] in the known [[multiverse]] (aside from himself, of course). | ||
He has recently sided with the Decepticons to better achieve his goal. Though he resembles his most hated foe, [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] is not bothered by this new addition to his forces, and even lets this killer run loose and free to carry out his mission. | He has recently sided with the Decepticons to better achieve his goal. Though he resembles his most hated foe, [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] is not bothered by this new addition to his forces, and even lets this killer run loose and free to carry out his mission. | ||
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==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Dark of the Moon=== | ===''Dark of the Moon''=== | ||
[[ | [[File:EZCollectionDarksideOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Feel the power of the Dark Side! *squeak*]] | ||
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*'''Darkside Optimus Prime''' (EZ Collection, [[August 12]], 2011 | *'''Darkside Optimus Prime''' ([[EZ Collection]], [[2011]]-[[August 12|08-12]]) | ||
:Exclusive to Japanese Toys"R"Us stores, this smoke-clear, black, and teal redeco of the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Legends Class Optimus Prime toy was made available on August 12th, 2011 with the purchase of 3000 yen worth of ''Dark of the Moon'' product. 10,000 were made. | |||
:This redeco also utilizes the slightly retooled Fuel Tank/elbow tabs from the Battle Damage figure, which is slightly smaller than the first release. | |||
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*'''Darkside Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, [[August 9]] | *'''Darkside Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2011-[[August 9|08-09]]) | ||
**''Accessories:'' Matrix of Leadership, 2 Fuel Tank-Gun assemblies, Removable Energon Swords | **''Accessories:'' Matrix of Leadership, 2 Fuel Tank-Gun assemblies, Removable Energon Swords | ||
:Exclusive to the Japanese convenience store chain Lawson, this black redeco of the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]] [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Voyager Class toys 3|"Battle Blades" Optimus Prime toy]] was made available for pre-order with the pre-purchase of a movie ticket for the Japanese release of ''Dark of the Moon''. The ticket pre-purchase/toy pre-order period ran from [[May 1]] through [[July 28]] of [[2011]], with the toy expected to become available [[August 9]], shortly after the release of the movie in Japan. The package is priced at 6760 yen (1300 yen for the price of the movie ticket and 5460 yen for the toy). | :Exclusive to the Japanese convenience store chain Lawson, this Prime is a black redeco of the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]] [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Voyager Class toys 3|"Battle Blades" Optimus Prime toy]]. He features two energon swords (the first release of this mold) made of soft plastic, albeit not spring-loaded. They can be detached from the mushroom joints they're on, although doing this excessively may cause them to warp. | ||
:He also has a removable Matrix of Leadership in his chest which is made of unpainted gray plastic, and it can rest on Darkside Optimus Prime's stand. His fuel tanks can also separate from the truck panels and become two barrage cannons. | |||
:Darkside Optimus Prime was made available for pre-order with the pre-purchase of a movie ticket for the Japanese release of ''Dark of the Moon''. The ticket pre-purchase/toy pre-order period ran from [[May 1]] through [[July 28]] of [[2011]], with the toy expected to become available [[August 9]], shortly after the release of the movie in Japan. The package is priced at 6760 yen (1300 yen for the price of the movie ticket and 5460 yen for the toy). | |||
==Notes== | |||
* Darkside Optimus Prime's status as an evil dimension-hopping Optimus Prime lookalike is highly reminiscent of [[Grand Scourge]], who also has gold elements as part of his deco. | |||
==See also== | |||
*[[Nemesis Prime (AOE)|''Age of Extinction'' Nemesis Prime]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 20:27, 14 January 2026
| This article is about the shadowy Optimus Prime from Dark of the Moon. For the similar character from United, see Darkside Optimus Prime (United). |
- Darkside Optimus Prime is a Decepticon from the Dark of the Moon portion of the movie continuity family.
Darkside Optimus Prime (ダークサイドオプティマスプライム Dākusaido Oputimasu Puraimu) is the living embodiment of Optimus Prime's inner darkness. He is the shadow to Optimus's light, a destroyer who believes that evil is born from the existence of good. In order to achieve universal peace, he seeks the destruction of his Autobot doppelgänger and those who follow him. Within his chest is an ancient dimensional transport device, which he plans to use to exterminate all Optimus Primes in the known multiverse (aside from himself, of course).
He has recently sided with the Decepticons to better achieve his goal. Though he resembles his most hated foe, Megatron is not bothered by this new addition to his forces, and even lets this killer run loose and free to carry out his mission.
Toys
[edit]Dark of the Moon
[edit]
- Darkside Optimus Prime (EZ Collection, 2011-08-12)
- Exclusive to Japanese Toys"R"Us stores, this smoke-clear, black, and teal redeco of the Revenge of the Fallen Legends Class Optimus Prime toy was made available on August 12th, 2011 with the purchase of 3000 yen worth of Dark of the Moon product. 10,000 were made.
- This redeco also utilizes the slightly retooled Fuel Tank/elbow tabs from the Battle Damage figure, which is slightly smaller than the first release.
- Darkside Optimus Prime (Voyager, 2011-08-09)
- Accessories: Matrix of Leadership, 2 Fuel Tank-Gun assemblies, Removable Energon Swords
- Exclusive to the Japanese convenience store chain Lawson, this Prime is a black redeco of the 2010 Transformers toyline "Battle Blades" Optimus Prime toy. He features two energon swords (the first release of this mold) made of soft plastic, albeit not spring-loaded. They can be detached from the mushroom joints they're on, although doing this excessively may cause them to warp.
- He also has a removable Matrix of Leadership in his chest which is made of unpainted gray plastic, and it can rest on Darkside Optimus Prime's stand. His fuel tanks can also separate from the truck panels and become two barrage cannons.
- Darkside Optimus Prime was made available for pre-order with the pre-purchase of a movie ticket for the Japanese release of Dark of the Moon. The ticket pre-purchase/toy pre-order period ran from May 1 through July 28 of 2011, with the toy expected to become available August 9, shortly after the release of the movie in Japan. The package is priced at 6760 yen (1300 yen for the price of the movie ticket and 5460 yen for the toy).
Notes
[edit]- Darkside Optimus Prime's status as an evil dimension-hopping Optimus Prime lookalike is highly reminiscent of Grand Scourge, who also has gold elements as part of his deco.
