Optimal

Optimal is a Maximal from the Beast Wars: Uprising portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.

Optimal is an expert in disseminating propaganda.

Toys

Beast Wars

• Optimal Optimus (Super Transmetal, 1998)
  • Japanese ID number: C-47
  • Accessories: One gun, four missiles, six break-away armor plates

The "Optimal Optimus" version of Optimus Primal was repurposed as Optimal.

Transmetal Optimal Optimus was the first toy in the Super size class, featuring electronics and four transformations: robot, ape, jet, and armored transport. When a back section of the cannon module was pulled, the eyes and shoulder-mounted missile launchers lit up and the launchers fired. It came with four missiles, two of which stored on its legs. Its forearms featured blast-away armor plates that could also be pegged to its upper arms. His cockpit perfectly fits a MicroVerse figure in the seat.

Optimal Optimus's on-package bio states that he has Cybertronian "air guardian" technology and twin scramjet modules. Jetfire's function was Air Guardian, and his Tech Specs said he had these same scramjet modules.

The European version released in English/Spanish/Italian Beast Wars/Biocombat packaging featured the most bizarre choice for the additional alternate name for the Italian market yet, naming this figure "Optimus Primal" (!). Once again, the other European version released in French/Dutch/German Beast Wars/Ani Mutants packaging was simply named "Optimal Optimus" just like the United States version.

This sculpt was used to make Primal Prime, and was the model for Megatron's (non-toy) "Optimal" body, seen in "Endgame Pt. III: Seeds of the Future".

The Japanese version features a more yellow shade of orange, different painted details, and notably black tires instead of purple.

• More information on Optimal Optimus at TFU.info