O.P.

O.P. is a Mini-Con from the Aligned continuity family.

Yeah you know me.

O.P. (オーピー Ōpī) is Optimus Prime's Arms Micron. He likes to think he has a lot of good ideas, but, well... let's just say he's got a lot of work ahead of him before he can be true leader material.

Fiction

Prime cartoon

O.P. only appears as an actual character in the Arms Micron Theater segments of the Japanese broadcast of Prime. Technically, he appears in the main cartoon any time Optimus uses his cannon(s), but we're not going to bother with that and just focus on his individual exploits.

Voice actor: Toshiyuki Morikawa (Japanese){{#if: |, {{{2}}}}}

O.P., B.2, and R.A. tried to transform. Perfect Transformation! Enter the Transformers B.2 and R.A. succeeded at transforming into robot mode, but O.P. still struggled. Dark Transformation! Dark Energon While he finally succeeded, he felt down because the viewers didn't get to see him do it. In order to prove his worth, he instead combined with B.2 and R.A. to form the Star Saber. Rescue Transformation! Fowler in Crisis Optimus Prime's actions during his run-in with MECH were hard on O.P., who was still shaking some time afterwards. He wondered if there wasn't anything else the Microns could do to help the Autobots, but dismissed B.2's suggestion that they drive their partners in vehicle mode. Reckless Transformation! Protect the Dingus! Upon reaching the 10-episode milestone, the Arms Microns had a party to celebrate. O.P. wanted to hold a speech to thank everyone involved, and even tried to extend the show's air time to an hour when B.H. told him there wasn't enough time. It didn't work. All-Out Assault Transformation! The Pair of Assassins

O.P. was relaxing and enjoying an energon drink when Zamu and Gra popped into the studio. O.P. really didn't take their appearance well, ranting loudly and slowly turning black as if infected by Dark Energon. Arc wondered aloud just what was in his drink. Acceleration Transformation! Speed Match!

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Toys

Prime

• Optimus Prime (Voyager, 3-31-2012)
  • Set ID number: AM-01
  • Micron ID number: M-01
  • Energon crystal: AP Pure

Available only with AM-01 Optimus Prime, O.P. transforms from a humanoid robot into a weapon combining Optimus's cannon and blade weapons (which were omitted from the Japanese release). He has numerous 5mm posts and holes that allow him to combine with other Arms Microns to form any number of "Combo Weapons" and "Super Combo Weapons", though he is specifically called out as forming the lower-blade/guard portion of the Star Saber with B.2 and R.A. He also has a clear-plastic gem that is part of an as-of-yet-explained game system.

O.P. comes out of the package as a bunch of unpainted parts on runners, like a model kit. His extra deco is provided by customer-applied foil stickers on a sheet he shares with Optimus.

• Arms Micron Optimus Prime and O.P. at Alfes's toy blog (part 1)
• Arms Micron Optimus Prime and O.P. at Alfes's toy blog (part 2)

• Shining O.P. (Promotional Micron, 6-30 2012)
  • Energon crystal: AP Pure

A clear-blue version of O.P. was given away to contestants in the "Arms Up Challenge" at the Next Generation World Hobby Fair Summer '12. The first challenge, limited to junior high students and younger, was simply a speed-trial assembly of Shining B.2. The second "Expert Department" challenge was a customization contest, where applicants of all ages could bring in their customized Transformers Prime toys. The larger sticker sheet normally associated with O.P. was omitted, with only a faction sticker for the toy's energon crystal provided.

• Shining O.P. at Alfes's toy blog

• Battle Shield Optimus (Multi-pack, 8-12 2012)
  • Energon crystal: AP Pure

A gray version of O.P., dubbed O.P. A, was made available in the Japanese ToysЯUs exclusive Battle Shield Optimus multi-pack. The set also included a redeco of AM-01 Optimus Prime, gold versions of the three Cosmotector Microns (Pral G, Sais G, and Jayz G), the sword from the Hasbro release of Optimus Prime, and (if purchased during the summer 2012 promotional period) a cardboard trailer unit that could serve as a Micron mounting base and carry a single Deluxe Class car.

We don't know what the "A" stands for, but a likely candidate is "achromatic", another term for "grey". In case you're wondering, both "G" and "GR" as letter codes had already been taken by Balo G(old) and C.L. GR(een).

• O.P. A and Shield Master Optimus at Alfes's toy blog

• Golden Optimus Prime (Voyager, 2012)
  • Energon crystal: AP Pure (probably)

A gold version of O.P. was included with Golden Optimus Prime, limited to 20 pieces. The set was first prize prize in the Japanese "Arms Up Campaign", and mailed out at some point in November.

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Everything's so clear! I-I can see... I CAN FIGHT!

• Optimus Prime + Gaia Unicron (2013)
  • Energon crystal: AP Pure

This Asian-exclusive redeco of "O.P" comes pre-assembled, lacks stickers, and features paint operations. He and Optimus Prime come in a multi-pack with Gaia Unicron (with Bogu).

• Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set A - Advanced Star Saber (AMW set, 12-28-12)
  • Set ID number: AMW-13
  • Energon Crystal: AP Pure

A red version of O.P., dubbed O.P. R, was part of a five-piece gift set of Autobot-allied Arms Microns, which also included B.2 R, Iro R, R.A. O, and Ooje G. All five can combine to form the Advanced Star Saber.

• Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set A at Alfes's blog

Notes

• In Arms Micron Theater, O.P. often announces "I have a good idea!" (私にいい考えがある!) before attempting to solve a problem. This line is something of a catchphrase of Generation 1 Optimus Prime in the Japanese dub of the original cartoon.

O.P. Combinations

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• Burst Cannon
• Buster Rifle
• Nebula Scythe
• Slash Cannon α
• Star Saber
• Stragy Gun
• Tele-Beam Blaster

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Arms Up Modes featuring O.P

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• Bulkhead Shootgize Galaxy Launcher
• Bumblebee Striker Mode
• Bumblebee Mechya Uchi Ban Ban Mode
• Cliffjumper Full Burst Mode (combined with B.2)
• Optimus Prime Sky Master Mode
• Ratchet Destroy Mode
• Ratchet Sekkensenrenzan Mode (combined with R.A.)

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