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Now, [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] may thoroughly believe his credo of "freedom is the right of all sentient beings", but he tends to revoke that in the case of the [[Decepticon]]s. Thus, when entering combat, Prime will use his [[ion blaster]], his [[barrage cannon]], his [[Energon Hooks]], and his '''Dual Energon Swords'''<ref>[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/discover/Battle-Bios.cfm Battle Bios at Hasbro.com]</ref> to their fullest effect. Possessing one on each arm, he charges the swords, also known as '''battle blades''',<ref name="ROTFMU">[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: The Movie Universe]]</ref> via a quantum electric generator with a max yield of one thousand degrees Celsius and a burn rate of five kilojoules per second.<ref name="ROTFMU"/> | Now, [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] may thoroughly believe his credo of "freedom is the right of all sentient beings", but he tends to revoke that in the case of the [[Decepticon]]s. Thus, when entering combat, Prime will use his [[ion blaster]], his [[barrage cannon]], his [[Energon Hooks]], and his '''Dual Energon Swords'''<ref>[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/discover/Battle-Bios.cfm Battle Bios at Hasbro.com]</ref> to their fullest effect. Possessing one on each arm, he charges the swords, also known as '''battle blades''',<ref name="ROTFMU">[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: The Movie Universe]]</ref> via a quantum electric generator with a max yield of one thousand degrees Celsius and a burn rate of five kilojoules per second.<ref name="ROTFMU"/> | ||
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===''Revenge of the Fallen'' film=== | ===''Revenge of the Fallen'' film=== | ||
[[File:ROTF Optimus vs Grindor.jpg|thumb | [[File:ROTF Optimus vs Grindor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|''Roses are red''<br>''violets are blue''<br>''This poem doesn't rhyme''<br>'''NOW GIVE ME YOUR FACE!''']] | ||
While trying to rescue [[Sam Witwicky]] from the Decepticons, Optimus was forced into a three-on-one battle against [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]], [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], and [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]]. After having his mouth plate shattered, Optimus unsheathed both his Dual Energon Swords and used them to slice and dice his would-be destroyers, repeatedly stabbing Megatron and Starscream, and severing Grindor's right arm and rotors before throwing the right blade into Grindor's leg, and removing his head using a pair of hooks. | While trying to rescue [[Sam Witwicky]] from the Decepticons, Optimus was forced into a three-on-one battle against [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]], [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], and [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]]. After having his mouth plate shattered, Optimus unsheathed both his Dual Energon Swords and used them to slice and dice his would-be destroyers, repeatedly stabbing Megatron and Starscream, and severing Grindor's right arm and rotors before throwing the right blade into Grindor's leg, and removing his head using a pair of hooks. | ||
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===''Dark of the Moon'' film=== | ===''Dark of the Moon'' film=== | ||
[[File: Optimus with sword.jpg|thumb | [[File: Optimus with sword.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|He pulled out the sword to keep people from laughing at his "BLAUGHAUGHAUGH" when the Driller tipped him earlier.]] | ||
Optimus first used his Energon Sword, handheld, after retrieving it from his [[trailer]] along with his shield. [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] fled the area with his pet [[Driller]], causing Optimus to simply discard his sword until later. | Optimus first used his Energon Sword, handheld, after retrieving it from his [[trailer]] along with his shield. [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] fled the area with his pet [[Driller]], causing Optimus to simply discard his sword until later. | ||
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===''Age of Extinction'' film=== | ===''Age of Extinction'' film=== | ||
[[File:AOE-PrimeVsGalvatron.jpg|thumb | [[File:AOE-PrimeVsGalvatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|"Aw, dammit, I just paid these things off!"]] | ||
Optimus used his Energon Sword whilst fighting Galvatron for the first time. After engaging with Galvatron in fist-to-fist combat, Optimus unsheathed the blade and used it to turn the tide on the fight, causing [[Joshua Joyce|Joshua]] to make Galvatron fight harder. When thrown back by Galvatron, Optimus pushed the sword into the ground to stop sliding into Tessa. Optimus then drove the sword through the vortex grinder in Galvatron's chest, disintegrating most of the sword. The swords were later replaced by Optimus's Knight Sword. {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}} | Optimus used his Energon Sword whilst fighting Galvatron for the first time. After engaging with Galvatron in fist-to-fist combat, Optimus unsheathed the blade and used it to turn the tide on the fight, causing [[Joshua Joyce|Joshua]] to make Galvatron fight harder. When thrown back by Galvatron, Optimus pushed the sword into the ground to stop sliding into Tessa. Optimus then drove the sword through the vortex grinder in Galvatron's chest, disintegrating most of the sword. The swords were later replaced by Optimus's Knight Sword. {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}} | ||
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==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Transformers (2007)=== | ===''Transformers'' (2007)=== | ||
====Leader class toys==== | ====Leader class toys==== | ||
[[File:Movie Leader OptimusPrimeBattleMode.jpg | [[File:Movie Leader OptimusPrimeBattleMode.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]] | ||
*'''Optimus Prime''' ("Premium Series" Leader Class, 2008) | *'''Optimus Prime''' ("Premium Series" Leader Class, [[2008]]) | ||
*'''Optimus Prime Battle Mode''' (Leader Class, 2008) | *'''Optimus Prime Battle Mode''' (Leader Class, 2008) | ||
:The first Movie Optimus Prime ''toy'' to feature the Energon Sword was the [[Hasbro]] "Premium" release of [[Size class|Leader class]] Optimus Prime and [[TakaraTomy]]'s Optimus Prime Battle Mode, both of which were extensive [[redeco]]s and minor [[retool]]s in an attempt for greater accuracy. Additionally, the [[Ion blaster]] was replaced by the Energon Sword (here called the "energy sword"), which, through the [[Automorph Technology|Automorph]]ing [[gimmick]], flips from Optimus's forearm to cover his fist, after which the blade can be slid out of his scabbard. Due to its tacked-on nature, the design of the sword and the mechanism for its deployment aren't very accurate to the depiction in the movie. | :The first Movie Optimus Prime ''toy'' to feature the Energon Sword was the [[Hasbro]] "Premium" release of [[Size class|Leader class]] Optimus Prime and [[TakaraTomy]]'s Optimus Prime Battle Mode, both of which were extensive [[redeco]]s and minor [[retool]]s in an attempt for greater accuracy. Additionally, the [[Ion blaster]] was replaced by the Energon Sword (here called the "energy sword"), which, through the [[Automorph Technology|Automorph]]ing [[gimmick]], flips from Optimus's forearm to cover his fist, after which the blade can be slid out of his scabbard. Due to its tacked-on nature, the design of the sword and the mechanism for its deployment aren't very accurate to the depiction in the movie. | ||
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===Revenge of the Fallen=== | ===''Revenge of the Fallen''=== | ||
====Leader class toys==== | ====Leader class toys==== | ||
[[File:ROTF Leader OptimusPrime.jpg | [[File:ROTF Leader OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|I will not stop telling you that I am Optimus Prime. Ever!]] | ||
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2009) | *'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader, [[2009]]) | ||
*'''Optimus Prime Black Version''' (Leader, 2009) | *'''Optimus Prime Black Version''' (Leader, 2009) | ||
*'''Buster Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2009) | *'''Buster Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2009) | ||
*'''Jetpower Optimus Prime''' (Leader 2-pack, 2009) | *'''Jetpower Optimus Prime''' (Leader 2-pack, 2009) | ||
*'''Optimus Prime Limited Clear Color Edition''' (Leader, 2010) | *'''Optimus Prime Limited Clear Color Edition''' (Leader, [[2010]]) | ||
:By the time ''Revenge of the Fallen'' rolled around, Hasbro/TakaraTomy had integrated the Energon Swords into Optimus Prime's arm design, resulting in a much more accurate depiction of the weapons. Triggered by a switch on the inner sides of his forearms, two Energon Swords flip out of the outer sides of his arms. | :By the time ''Revenge of the Fallen'' rolled around, Hasbro/TakaraTomy had integrated the Energon Swords into Optimus Prime's arm design, resulting in a much more accurate depiction of the weapons. Triggered by a switch on the inner sides of his forearms, two Energon Swords flip out of the outer sides of his arms. | ||
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====Fast Action Battlers==== | ====''Fast Action Battlers''==== | ||
[[File:ROTF FAB OptimusPrime.jpg | [[File:ROTF FAB OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Two blades means ''twice'' the [[Decapitation|fun]]!]] | ||
*'''Double Blade Optimus Prime''' (Fast Action Battler, 2009) | *'''Double Blade Optimus Prime''' (Fast Action Battler, 2009) | ||
*'''Power Armor Optimus Prime''' (Fast Action Battler, 2010) | *'''Power Armor Optimus Prime''' (Fast Action Battler, 2010) | ||
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====Robot Replicas==== | ====''Robot Replicas''==== | ||
[[File:ROTF RobotReplicas OptimusPrime.jpg | [[File:ROTF RobotReplicas OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Finally, he's got the sword! Now where's the other one?]] | ||
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Robot Replica, 2009) | *'''Optimus Prime''' (Robot Replica, 2009) | ||
:[[Robot Replicas]] ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Optimus Prime had the Energon Sword molded onto his right arm. | :[[Robot Replicas]] ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Optimus Prime had the Energon Sword molded onto his right arm. | ||
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===Transformers (2010)=== | ===''Transformers'' (2010)=== | ||
====Voyager class toys==== | ====Voyager class toys==== | ||
[[File:TF2010 ROTF Voy BattleBladesOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]] | [[File:TF2010 ROTF Voy BattleBladesOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]] | ||
*'''Battle Blades Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2010) | *'''Battle Blades Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2010) | ||
:Battle Blades Optimus Prime, an all-new Voyager class mold in the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers (2010)]] toyline, and like the larger Leader class figure from the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' line, features two snap-out Energon Swords. | :Battle Blades Optimus Prime, an all-new Voyager class mold in the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers (2010)]] toyline, and like the larger Leader class figure from the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' line, features two snap-out Energon Swords. | ||
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===Dark of the Moon=== | ===''Dark of the Moon''=== | ||
*'''Battle Blade Present Campaign''' (2011) | *'''Battle Blade Present Campaign''' ([[2011]]) | ||
**''Battle Blades'' | **''Battle Blades'' | ||
:Coinciding with the release of Striker Optimus Prime, this set of swords was given away exclusively at Toys R Us Japan with the purchase of 3000 yen worth of Transformers product and limited to 10,000 pieces.. The swords have handles, allowing them to be held by Striker Optimus or any version of the ROTF Leader mold (mimicking how the blades were held in the film). Additionally the each blade has a 5mm peg hole allowing the pair to be plugged into Striker Optimus's shield in the vehicle attack mode. | :Coinciding with the release of Striker Optimus Prime, this set of swords was given away exclusively at Toys R Us Japan with the purchase of 3000 yen worth of Transformers product and limited to 10,000 pieces.. The swords have handles, allowing them to be held by Striker Optimus or any version of the ROTF Leader mold (mimicking how the blades were held in the film). Additionally the each blade has a 5mm peg hole allowing the pair to be plugged into Striker Optimus's shield in the vehicle attack mode. | ||
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====Cyberverse==== | ====''Cyberverse''==== | ||
[[File:DOTMCVComBattleSteelOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67 | [[File:DOTMCVComBattleSteelOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]] | ||
*'''Battle Steel Optimus Prime''' (Cyberverse Commander, 2011) | *'''Battle Steel Optimus Prime''' (Cyberverse Commander, 2011) | ||
**''Series:'' '''1''' | **''Series:'' '''1''' | ||
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**''Japanese ID number:'' '''CV20''' | **''Japanese ID number:'' '''CV20''' | ||
**''Accessories:'' Dual Cannons, two Energy Swords | **''Accessories:'' Dual Cannons, two Energy Swords | ||
:This release is a redeco of ''Cyberverse'' Optimus Prime, with an entirely new form of jetpack that transforms into a pair of cannons and a pair of swords. The swords can either be mounted onto the [[C joint|holes]] on the tops of his cannons and be swung out as [[Decapitation|decapitating]] wings, be clipped onto the sides of the cannons' base, or they can be hand-held, being mounted below his hands to make the face-destroying more personal. | |||
:This release is a redeco of Cyberverse Optimus Prime, with an entirely new form of jetpack that transforms into a pair of cannons and a pair of swords. The swords can either be mounted onto the [[C joint|holes]] on the tops of his cannons and be swung out as [[Decapitation|decapitating]] wings, be clipped onto the sides of the cannons' base, or they can be hand-held, being mounted below his hands to make the face-destroying more personal. | |||
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:This redeco of Striker Optimus Prime included redeco's of the Toys R Us exclusive swords as part of the set. The handles are painted silver to match the Optimus's deco. | :This redeco of Striker Optimus Prime included redeco's of the Toys R Us exclusive swords as part of the set. The handles are painted silver to match the Optimus's deco. | ||
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===''Age of Extinction''=== | |||
===Age of Extinction=== | |||
====Voyager Class==== | ====Voyager Class==== | ||
[[File:Lost Age AD-12 Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|More like ''Revenge of the Fallen Paint Apps'', amirite?]] | [[File:Lost Age AD-12 Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|More like ''Revenge of the Fallen Paint Apps'', amirite?]] | ||
*'''Revenge Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2014) | *'''Revenge Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, [[2014]]) | ||
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AD12''' | **''Japanese ID number:'' '''AD12''' | ||
**''Accessories:'' Matrix of Leadership, 2 Fuel Tank-Gun assemblies, removable Energon Swords | **''Accessories:'' Matrix of Leadership, 2 Fuel Tank-Gun assemblies, removable Energon Swords | ||
:The metallic redeco of the 2010 ''Transformers'' Battle Blades Optimus Prime mold features dual energon swords from the Hasbro release. | :The metallic redeco of the 2010 ''Transformers'' Battle Blades Optimus Prime mold features dual energon swords from the Hasbro release. | ||
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===''Asia Premium Series''=== | |||
===Asia Premium Series=== | [[File:TF-Asia-Premium-Series-APS-01U-Ultimate-Edition-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|and the fandom rejo-where's the faceplate?|upright=1.6]] | ||
[[File:TF-Asia-Premium-Series-APS-01U-Ultimate-Edition-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|and the fandom rejo-where's the faceplate?| | *'''Optimus Prime''' (Ultimate Edition, [[2015]]) | ||
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Ultimate Edition, 2015) | |||
**''Asia ID number:'' '''APS-01U''' | **''Asia ID number:'' '''APS-01U''' | ||
**Accessories: Eliminator Gun & Assault Blaster (forms Mega Striker), shield/battle shield, Tank A & Tank B (forms Ion Blaster), Jetwing jet pack, Arm Gatling Cannon A & B, Leg Armor A & B, Knuckle, 2 Battle Blades, 2 Battle Hooks | **Accessories: Eliminator Gun & Assault Blaster (forms Mega Striker), shield/battle shield, Tank A & Tank B (forms Ion Blaster), Jetwing jet pack, Arm Gatling Cannon A & B, Leg Armor A & B, Knuckle, 2 Battle Blades, 2 Battle Hooks | ||
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==Merchandise== | ==Merchandise== | ||
===Revenge of the Fallen=== | ===''Revenge of the Fallen''=== | ||
[[File:Popbox-Collectibles-Optimus-Prime-Energon-Sword.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]] | [[File:Popbox-Collectibles-Optimus-Prime-Energon-Sword.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]] | ||
*'''Optimus Prime Statuette''' (2010) | *'''Optimus Prime Statuette''' (2010) | ||
:Released by [[PopBox Collectibles]], this rather expensive, 12-inch-tall polystone statue of Optimus Prime features two sets of swappable hands and Energon Swords. | :Released by [[PopBox Collectibles]], this rather expensive, 12-inch-tall polystone statue of Optimus Prime features two sets of swappable hands and Energon Swords. | ||
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===RPMs - Robot Powered Machines=== | ===''RPMs - Robot Powered Machines''=== | ||
====Mini-Vehicles==== | ====''Mini-Vehicles''==== | ||
[[File:ROTF RPMs OptimusPrime.jpg | [[File:ROTF RPMs OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]] | ||
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2009) | *'''Optimus Prime''' (2009) | ||
*'''Optimus Prime Vs. Bonecrusher''' (2009) | *'''Optimus Prime Vs. Bonecrusher''' (2009) | ||
*'''Optimus Prime Vs. Desert Long Haul''' (2010) | *'''Optimus Prime Vs. Desert Long Haul''' (2010) | ||
:Optimus Prime's various toys in the ''[[Robot Powered Machines]]'' subline are "Mini-Vehicles"—small, non-transforming versions of his vehicle mode. A sculpted robot mode image of Prime with his sword deployed on his right arm can be seen on the truck's underside. | :Optimus Prime's various toys in the ''[[Robot Powered Machines]]'' subline are "Mini-Vehicles"—small, non-transforming versions of his vehicle mode. A sculpted robot mode image of Prime with his sword deployed on his right arm can be seen on the truck's underside. | ||
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===Figure Collection=== | ===''Figure Collection''=== | ||
[[File:ROTF-Merchandise Figure Collection Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb | [[File:ROTF-Merchandise Figure Collection Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85]] | ||
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2010) | *'''Optimus Prime''' (2010) | ||
**''Accessories:'' Stand | **''Accessories:'' Stand | ||
:The [[Figure Collection]] edition of Optimus Prime is based on his [[#Leader_Class_toys|2007 Leader class toy]], and has his sword molded onto his right arm. | :The [[Figure Collection]] edition of Optimus Prime is based on his [[#Leader_Class_toys|2007 Leader class toy]], and has his sword molded onto his right arm. | ||
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===Transformers (2010)=== | ===''Transformers'' (2010)=== | ||
[[File:TF2010 roleplay OpCyberSword.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]] | [[File:TF2010 roleplay OpCyberSword.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]] | ||
*'''Optimus Prime Cyber Sword''' (Roleplay, 2010) | *'''Optimus Prime Cyber Sword''' (Roleplay, 2010) | ||
:This role play toy weapon of Optimus Prime's Energon Sword features a handle like a traditional sword, rather than attaching to the user's arm in some manner. | :This role play toy weapon of Optimus Prime's Energon Sword features a handle like a traditional sword, rather than attaching to the user's arm in some manner. | ||
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===Robot Heroes=== | ===''Robot Heroes''=== | ||
[[File:Rhscorpprime.jpg | [[File:Rhscorpprime.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|He's cute as he violently decapitates [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|rage-filled mechanoids]].]] | ||
*'''Optimus Prime vs. Scorponok''' (2007) | *'''Optimus Prime vs. Scorponok''' (2007) | ||
:Packaged with ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' [[Scorponok (Movie)|Scorponok]], this Optimus Prime figurine was the very first Movie Optimus Prime piece of merchandise to feature the Energon Sword seen in the 2007 ''Transformers'' movie. | |||
: Packaged with ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' [[Scorponok (Movie)|Scorponok]], this Optimus Prime figurine was the very first Movie Optimus Prime piece of merchandise to feature the Energon Sword seen in the 2007 ''Transformers'' movie. | |||
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[[File:Robotheroesoptimusblackout.jpg | [[File:Robotheroesoptimusblackout.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|After two years, Blackout's still trying to purple nurple him.]] | ||
*'''Optimus Prime & Blackout''' (2009) | *'''Optimus Prime & Blackout''' (2009) | ||
:The first ''Revenge of the Fallen'' ''Robot Heroes'' Optimus Prime was an all-new sculpt, featuring two Energon Swords. | :The first ''Revenge of the Fallen'' ''Robot Heroes'' Optimus Prime was an all-new sculpt, featuring two Energon Swords. | ||
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:*''For more information, see [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#Robot Heroes|the Robot heroes section of the Movie Optimus Prime toy article]].'' | :*''For more information, see [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#Robot Heroes|the Robot heroes section of the Movie Optimus Prime toy article]].'' | ||
===Speed Stars=== | ===''Speed Stars''=== | ||
====Mini-Vehicles==== | ====Mini-Vehicles==== | ||
[[File:SpeedStars MetalHeroes OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb | [[File:SpeedStars MetalHeroes OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|"I don't care that it's Actionmasters II, '''I WILL BE IN EVERY DAMN IMPRINT.'''"]] | ||
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2010) | *'''Optimus Prime''' (2010) | ||
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Cyber Hunt, 2010) | *'''Optimus Prime''' (Cyber Hunt, 2010) | ||
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011) | *'''Optimus Prime''' (2011) | ||
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Metal Heroes, 2011) | *'''Optimus Prime''' (Metal Heroes, 2011) | ||
:The ''[[Speed Stars]]'' versions of Optimus Prime are a bunch of [[redeco]]s of the RPM Optimus mold but with fewer paint details overall. As they're just redecos, Optimus is still sculpted with the sword on his arm. | |||
: The ''[[Speed Stars]]'' versions of Optimus Prime are a bunch of [[redeco]]s of the RPM Optimus mold but with fewer paint details overall. As they're just redecos, Optimus is still sculpted with the sword on his arm. | |||
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===McDonald's=== | ===McDonald's=== | ||
[[File:McDonaldsROTFOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb | [[File:McDonaldsROTFOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|Takes your face then blasts your skull.]] | ||
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Happy Meal, 2010) | *'''Optimus Prime''' (Happy Meal, 2010) | ||
:Part of the 2010 [[McDonald's]] Revenge of the Fallen promotion, Optimus does not transform but has a few gimmicks to make up for it. Aside from a blaster, he is also armed with the sword on his right arm. | :Part of the 2010 [[McDonald's]] Revenge of the Fallen promotion, Optimus does not transform but has a few gimmicks to make up for it. Aside from a blaster, he is also armed with the sword on his right arm. | ||
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===Revoltech=== | ===''Revoltech''=== | ||
[[File:RevoltechOptimusPrimeMovie.jpg | [[File:RevoltechOptimusPrimeMovie.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Accept no [[Robot Replicas|imitations!]] ''(No.030/LR-049 version pictured)'']] | ||
[[File:TF-DOTM-Revoltech-SFX-Jetwing-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|''(No.040/LR-044 version pictured)'']] | [[File:TF-DOTM-Revoltech-SFX-Jetwing-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|''(No.040/LR-044 version pictured)'']] | ||
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011) | *'''Optimus Prime''' (2011) | ||
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:Number 30 in the [[Revoltech]] Sci-Fi series, this non-transforming Optimus Prime is sculpted to resemble his ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'' appearance. His Energon sword (and the other weapons) can attach to several points on his body, or combine with the other weapons to form one giant unwieldy supergun. | :Number 30 in the [[Revoltech]] Sci-Fi series, this non-transforming Optimus Prime is sculpted to resemble his ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'' appearance. His Energon sword (and the other weapons) can attach to several points on his body, or combine with the other weapons to form one giant unwieldy supergun. | ||
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Revision as of 20:58, 30 August 2017
Now, Optimus Prime may thoroughly believe his credo of "freedom is the right of all sentient beings", but he tends to revoke that in the case of the Decepticons. Thus, when entering combat, Prime will use his ion blaster, his barrage cannon, his Energon Hooks, and his Dual Energon Swords[1] to their fullest effect. Possessing one on each arm, he charges the swords, also known as battle blades,[2] via a quantum electric generator with a max yield of one thousand degrees Celsius and a burn rate of five kilojoules per second.[2]
This makes it a pretty handy weapon. Especially if you have a preference for going after your enemy's face.
Fiction
Transformers film
While escorting the AllSpark to Mission City, Prime and the Autobots were set upon by the Decepticons Barricade and Bonecrusher, the latter of whom went to robot mode on the freeway to confront the Autobots. Transforming himself, Optimus engaged Bonecrusher in a short but fierce battle, with the Autobot leader punching Bonecrusher off an overpass with sufficient force to pop out one of his optics. Partially blind and more enraged than usual, Bonecrusher began wildly swinging his tail claw, but Optimus ducked behind a support pole and unsheathed his right Energon Sword. Using it to full effect, Optimus sliced off Bonecrusher's right arm and then jammed the sword through the Decepticon's neck, decapitating him. Transformers
Revenge of the Fallen film
violets are blue
This poem doesn't rhyme
NOW GIVE ME YOUR FACE!
While trying to rescue Sam Witwicky from the Decepticons, Optimus was forced into a three-on-one battle against Megatron, Starscream, and Grindor. After having his mouth plate shattered, Optimus unsheathed both his Dual Energon Swords and used them to slice and dice his would-be destroyers, repeatedly stabbing Megatron and Starscream, and severing Grindor's right arm and rotors before throwing the right blade into Grindor's leg, and removing his head using a pair of hooks.
Later, after Optimus Prime was resurrected by Matrix of Leadership and combined with the parts of Jetfire, he worked his way through the floating ring of debris surrounding the Star Harvester to reach Megatron and The Fallen. The battle between them was relatively short, but intensely brutal, with Optimus slicing off Megatron's fusion cannon arm with his remaining Energon Sword before sending him flying through a wall. The fight ended with Optimus slicing off The Fallen's chin (and a few fingers) with the blade which the Fallen then ripped off before Optimus proceeded to tear off his face with The Fallen's own staff. Revenge of the Fallen
Dark of the Moon film
Optimus first used his Energon Sword, handheld, after retrieving it from his trailer along with his shield. Shockwave fled the area with his pet Driller, causing Optimus to simply discard his sword until later.
During the Decepticon invasion of Chicago, Optimus flew in with his flight tech, took Driller head on with machine guns, and decapitated the creature by swooping downwards and slamming himself and his sword through its neck. Later on, he swooped on to the battlefield in a different area, impaling and tossing an Audi Decepticon and slicing a protoform in half. He proceeded with the charge down the street, and took out a Scrapper and a protoform with both of his swords drawn. He then used one in his fight against Sentinel with an axe in hand as well, but Sentinel eventually cut off the sword arm. Dark of the Moon
Age of Extinction film
Optimus used his Energon Sword whilst fighting Galvatron for the first time. After engaging with Galvatron in fist-to-fist combat, Optimus unsheathed the blade and used it to turn the tide on the fight, causing Joshua to make Galvatron fight harder. When thrown back by Galvatron, Optimus pushed the sword into the ground to stop sliding into Tessa. Optimus then drove the sword through the vortex grinder in Galvatron's chest, disintegrating most of the sword. The swords were later replaced by Optimus's Knight Sword. Age of Extinction
Toys
Transformers (2007)
Leader class toys
- Optimus Prime ("Premium Series" Leader Class, 2008)
- Optimus Prime Battle Mode (Leader Class, 2008)
- The first Movie Optimus Prime toy to feature the Energon Sword was the Hasbro "Premium" release of Leader class Optimus Prime and TakaraTomy's Optimus Prime Battle Mode, both of which were extensive redecos and minor retools in an attempt for greater accuracy. Additionally, the Ion blaster was replaced by the Energon Sword (here called the "energy sword"), which, through the Automorphing gimmick, flips from Optimus's forearm to cover his fist, after which the blade can be slid out of his scabbard. Due to its tacked-on nature, the design of the sword and the mechanism for its deployment aren't very accurate to the depiction in the movie.
- For more information, see the Leader class Transformers (2007) section of the Movie Optimus Prime toy article.
Revenge of the Fallen
Leader class toys
- Optimus Prime (Leader, 2009)
- Optimus Prime Black Version (Leader, 2009)
- Buster Optimus Prime (Leader, 2009)
- Jetpower Optimus Prime (Leader 2-pack, 2009)
- Optimus Prime Limited Clear Color Edition (Leader, 2010)
- By the time Revenge of the Fallen rolled around, Hasbro/TakaraTomy had integrated the Energon Swords into Optimus Prime's arm design, resulting in a much more accurate depiction of the weapons. Triggered by a switch on the inner sides of his forearms, two Energon Swords flip out of the outer sides of his arms.
- For more information, see the Leader class Revenge of the Fallen section of the Movie Optimus Prime toy article.
Voyager class toys
- Jet Power Optimus Prime (Voyager, 2010)
- The main drawcard of this extensive repaint of the Voyager class Optimus Prime toy from the 2007 Transformers toyline is the Jetfire armour one can attach to him, but he also features an Energon Sword one can attach to his left arm whilst combined with the Jetfire parts.
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Fast Action Battlers
- Double Blade Optimus Prime (Fast Action Battler, 2009)
- Power Armor Optimus Prime (Fast Action Battler, 2010)
- Fast Action Battlers Revenge of the Fallen Double Blade Optimus Prime also had Dual Energon Swords, which, like the 2007 Leader class toy, flipped over from his forearms to cover his hands.
Robot Replicas
- Optimus Prime (Robot Replica, 2009)
- Robot Replicas Revenge of the Fallen Optimus Prime had the Energon Sword molded onto his right arm.
Transformers (2010)
Voyager class toys
- Battle Blades Optimus Prime (Voyager, 2010)
- Battle Blades Optimus Prime, an all-new Voyager class mold in the Transformers (2010) toyline, and like the larger Leader class figure from the Revenge of the Fallen line, features two snap-out Energon Swords.
Dark of the Moon
- Battle Blade Present Campaign (2011)
- Battle Blades
- Coinciding with the release of Striker Optimus Prime, this set of swords was given away exclusively at Toys R Us Japan with the purchase of 3000 yen worth of Transformers product and limited to 10,000 pieces.. The swords have handles, allowing them to be held by Striker Optimus or any version of the ROTF Leader mold (mimicking how the blades were held in the film). Additionally the each blade has a 5mm peg hole allowing the pair to be plugged into Striker Optimus's shield in the vehicle attack mode.
Cyberverse
- Battle Steel Optimus Prime (Cyberverse Commander, 2011)
- Series: 1
- Number: 008
- Japanese ID number: CV20
- Accessories: Dual Cannons, two Energy Swords
- This release is a redeco of Cyberverse Optimus Prime, with an entirely new form of jetpack that transforms into a pair of cannons and a pair of swords. The swords can either be mounted onto the holes on the tops of his cannons and be swung out as decapitating wings, be clipped onto the sides of the cannons' base, or they can be hand-held, being mounted below his hands to make the face-destroying more personal.
Voyager Class toys
- Optimus Prime / MechTech Trailer (MechTech Voyager, May 14, 2011)
- Japanese ID number: DA03
- Accessories: MechTech Ion Blaster/Energy Blade, MechTech trailer
- The Japanese release of Dark of the Moon Voyager Prime includes not only the exclusive trailer, but a MechTech version of his Ion Cannon that transforms into an Energon Sword (or "Energy Blade"). Like all Voyager-class MechTech weapons, it can be locked in the "deployed" state.
Leader Class
- Striker Optimus (MechTech Leader, November 17 2011)
- Japanese ID number: DA28
- Accessories: Eliminator Gun & Assault Blaster (forms Mega Striker), shield/battle shield
- This redeco of Striker Optimus Prime included redeco's of the Toys R Us exclusive swords as part of the set. The handles are painted silver to match the Optimus's deco.
Age of Extinction
Voyager Class
- Revenge Optimus Prime (Voyager, 2014)
- Japanese ID number: AD12
- Accessories: Matrix of Leadership, 2 Fuel Tank-Gun assemblies, removable Energon Swords
- The metallic redeco of the 2010 Transformers Battle Blades Optimus Prime mold features dual energon swords from the Hasbro release.
Asia Premium Series
- Optimus Prime (Ultimate Edition, 2015)
- Asia ID number: APS-01U
- Accessories: Eliminator Gun & Assault Blaster (forms Mega Striker), shield/battle shield, Tank A & Tank B (forms Ion Blaster), Jetwing jet pack, Arm Gatling Cannon A & B, Leg Armor A & B, Knuckle, 2 Battle Blades, 2 Battle Hooks
- The Asia Premium Series release of Optimus Prime also includes the pair of Energon Swords.
Merchandise
Revenge of the Fallen
- Optimus Prime Statuette (2010)
- Released by PopBox Collectibles, this rather expensive, 12-inch-tall polystone statue of Optimus Prime features two sets of swappable hands and Energon Swords.
RPMs - Robot Powered Machines
Mini-Vehicles
- Optimus Prime (2009)
- Optimus Prime Vs. Bonecrusher (2009)
- Optimus Prime Vs. Desert Long Haul (2010)
- Optimus Prime's various toys in the Robot Powered Machines subline are "Mini-Vehicles"—small, non-transforming versions of his vehicle mode. A sculpted robot mode image of Prime with his sword deployed on his right arm can be seen on the truck's underside.
Figure Collection
- Optimus Prime (2010)
- Accessories: Stand
- The Figure Collection edition of Optimus Prime is based on his 2007 Leader class toy, and has his sword molded onto his right arm.
Transformers (2010)
- Optimus Prime Cyber Sword (Roleplay, 2010)
- This role play toy weapon of Optimus Prime's Energon Sword features a handle like a traditional sword, rather than attaching to the user's arm in some manner.
Robot Heroes
- Optimus Prime vs. Scorponok (2007)
- Packaged with Robot Heroes Scorponok, this Optimus Prime figurine was the very first Movie Optimus Prime piece of merchandise to feature the Energon Sword seen in the 2007 Transformers movie.
- Optimus Prime & Blackout (2009)
- The first Revenge of the Fallen Robot Heroes Optimus Prime was an all-new sculpt, featuring two Energon Swords.
- For more information, see the Robot heroes section of the Movie Optimus Prime toy article.
Speed Stars
Mini-Vehicles
- Optimus Prime (2010)
- Optimus Prime (Cyber Hunt, 2010)
- Optimus Prime (N.E.S.T. Global Alliance, 2010)
- Optimus Prime VS Bonecrusher (2010)
- Optimus Prime VS Desert Long Haul (2010)
- Optimus Prime (2011)
- Optimus Prime (Metal Heroes, 2011)
- The Speed Stars versions of Optimus Prime are a bunch of redecos of the RPM Optimus mold but with fewer paint details overall. As they're just redecos, Optimus is still sculpted with the sword on his arm.
McDonald's
- Optimus Prime (Happy Meal, 2010)
- Part of the 2010 McDonald's Revenge of the Fallen promotion, Optimus does not transform but has a few gimmicks to make up for it. Aside from a blaster, he is also armed with the sword on his right arm.
Revoltech
- Optimus Prime (2011)
- Series number: 030
- Legacy of Revoltech ID number: LR-049
- Accessories: Two open hands, two fists, Energon sword, five guns
- Jet Wing Ver. Optimus Prime (2012)
- Series number: 040
- Legacy of Revoltech ID number: LR-044
- Accessories: Two open hands, two fists, Jet Wing, Energon axe, Energon sword, sword handle adaptor, alternate head, display base, name plate
- Number 30 in the Revoltech Sci-Fi series, this non-transforming Optimus Prime is sculpted to resemble his Dark of the Moon appearance. His Energon sword (and the other weapons) can attach to several points on his body, or combine with the other weapons to form one giant unwieldy supergun.
Notes
- The inclusion of the Energon Sword in the 2007 Transformers movie was made after Hasbro/TakaraTomy's toy designs had been locked down, which is why the Optimus Prime toys released during the movie's run lacked the prominently featured melee weapon.
- Optimus's hand is visible underneath his sword when he begins slicing through The Fallen's face, making his toys show-accurate in this respect.
- On the other hand, after killing Bonecrusher, Optimus retracts his sword after which his hand comes out (in a manner very similar to the original Optimus's energon-axe).
