Optimus Prime (Movie)

The name or term "Optimus Prime" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Optimus Prime (disambiguation).

Optimus Prime is the Autobot leader from the Transformers (2007) continuity family.

File:MovieOptimusPrime promorender.jpg

TRUK LUK LIKE FUNKY MUNKY

Optimus Prime is the leader of the Autobots. Once, long ago, he was co-ruler of Cybertron together with Lord Protector Megatron, but Megatron grew greedy and attempted to claim the Allspark for himself. Optimus rose to stand against him. As obsessively as Megatron strives to achieve his objective, Optimus is equally as dedicated to stopping him. Lives must be kept free from the threat of Megatron's tyranny, at any cost.

Fiction

IDW The Official Movie Prequel comics

File:OptimusDowntown.jpg

the newest Wreslter of the Cybertron Wrestling Federation: The Trucker

Spoiler warning: Plot details follow. Please give an expiry date ({{spoiler|(story)|DATE}}) - either the date of the next episode/issue in the series or 30 days after release, whichever is sooner

Optimus Prime used to rule Cybertron side-by-side with Megatron; Prime dealing with diplomatic matters, Megatron with the army. When Megatron wanted to control the Allspark, Prime sent it into space, despite the fact that without the Allspark, Cybertron would shut down.

Toys

Transformers (2007)

• Protoform Optimus Prime (Deluxe, 2007)

Japanese ID number: MA-05

File:Movie ProtoformOptimusPrime toy.jpg

Spaaaaaaace Speeeeeerrrrm!

Based upon the 'Protoform' (Cybertronian) appearances of the Transformers in the Movie, Protoform Optimus Prime transforms into his 'Entry' mode cybertronian comet thing. This mode somewhat resembles a cybertronian truck, with false wheels sculpted onto the sides, and Optimus Prime's trademark windows in front. A flame decoration piece fits to the back of the 'vehicle', creating the illusion of a flaming comet's tail. The bottom of the vehicle has small wheels to roll the toy across smooth surfaces. Oddly, it has NO automorph gimmick at all, a feature most main-line figures have.

In robot mode he resembles previous Optimus characters - his angular chest windows are reminiscent of Cybertron Optimus Prime, while his near animalistic limbs and colour scheme are evocative of Beast Wars Optimus Primal. He has excellent articulation due to his many ball joints, and is armed with a rifle. The flame attachment can fit onto the end of the (non-firing :( ) gun barrel.

Some packaging variants of this figure (perhaps a Wal-Mart exclusive) included a free movie poster depicting a Cybertronian eye overlooking Earth. While an added sticker to the outer plastic bubble says "Exclusive movie poster!", it is more of a preview of upcoming figures.

• Optimus Prime (Leader, 2007)

Japanese ID number: MA-01

File:MovieLeader OptimusPrime toy.jpg

Y'think Prime got a makeover, we have it on good authority that Movie Roller is a kicked-out low-rider with a jammin' sound system and neon-purple undercarriage lighting.

The largest Movie Optimus Prime toy, Leader Class Optimus Prime features the most accurate representation yet of the CGI design's complex transformation. He transforms into a heavily-customised 2006 Peterbilt 379 Extended Hood truck, and unusually for a mainline figure, he has rubber tires on all his wheels. His Ion Blaster weapon is stored in the rear of the truck's bunk, exposed like an engine block. Though Optimus has no trailer, he has hole where the fifth wheel (known among fans as a 'hitch') is sculpted in the rear of the truck, should owners find a suitable trailer to use. Due to safety reasons, the tips of his long smokestacks are made of a soft, flexible material. A button on the top of the cab roof activates horn and engine sounds, while a switch next to it activate the cab's window lights.

Featuring a complex transformation, essentially the front and back ends of the truck fold and converge to become Optimus Prime's legs, as much of the truck rear is connected to the robot thighs via a series of folding panels. The rear wheel cowlings feature a hinge joint in the middle of them so they do not impede his knee articulation. The rear cabin of the cab, directly connected to the smokestacks, rotate and connect to his torso and unfold into his arms. As with most mainline Movie toys, Optimus Prime features Automorph gimmicks, and due to his pricepoint has three of them. Firstly, during initial transformation, rotating his front fenders to become his heels flips the top parts of the grill to become his toes. Secondly, sliding out the the double-barrel cannon in his right forarm flips out his pernamently attached, spring-loaded Ion Blaster, which lands into place for his right hand. Optimus' final Automorph, located in his torso, is activated by flipping the silver lever on his stomach activating a series of spring-loaded actions where they push the truck windows part, raises the lever between them and allows the head to spring up from the chest cavity. At this point yellow LEDs light up the chest windows and Optimus Prime's eyes, accompanied by a 'powering up' sound effect.

Optimus Prime has a wide range of articulation for a relatively bulky figure. He has ratcheting joints in his shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, with swivel joints and ball joints supporting them in his biceps, lower knee joints and ankles. Again, unusually for a mainline figure, especially at the Leader pricepoint, his hands have individually articulated fingers and thumbs.

• Optimus Prime (Voyager, 2007)

Japanese ID number: MA-13

Decidedly less movie-accurate than the Leader class figure, it features a slightly (but noticably) different robot mode appearance. The transformation sequence is also very different, and features a few different gimmicks than its larger counterpart. While not as true, it is still highly detailed with other action features, most notably a mini Peter Cullen as the truck driver.

• Robo-Vision Optimus Prime (Voyager, 2007)

A Target-exclusive repaint of the Voyager class Optimus Prime, this limited edition version has a much higher contrast in his red and blue plastic colours for a greater resemblance to Generation 1 Optimus Prime, as well as silver metallic paint covering much of his paintable grey/silver plastic.

Unusually for the smaller Voyager-class of toys, Robo-Vision Optimus Prime comes packed in robot mode in a special hexagonal column box with many windows, similar to the original packaging for 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime. The package also includes a Robo-Vision Decoder.

• Optimus Prime (Legends, 2007)

Fast Action Battlers

• Power Hook Optimus Prime (2007)

Japanese ID number: QC-01

• Leader for the Ages (Figure two-pack, 2007)

This two-pack contains the Fast Action Battler Power Hook Optimus Prime toy (designated "2007 Optimus Prime"), and the Classics Optimus Prime toy from The Ultimate Battle DVD two-pack. For some reason the Classics Prime toy is designated "1984 Optimus Prime", even though he was released in 2006.

Cyber Stompin' Robots

• Optimus Prime (2007)

Movie Authentic Action Figures

• Optimus Prime (2007)

Cyber Slammers

• Optimus Prime (2007)

Titanium Series

• Optimus Prime (3" Robot Masters, 2007)

Partially constructed of die-cast metal, this small three inch figurine of Optimus Prime has a CGI-accurate sculpt compared to the larger toys, owing to the fact it does not need to transform at all. He is sculpted with his Ion Blaster in his right fist, and is articulated at the neck, shoulders and waist.

• Infared Optimus Prime (?, 2007)

Not much is known about this figurine. Judging by its name, it may exist outside of the normal visible color spectrum.

Merchandise

• Optimus Prime Voice Changer (2007)

A highly CG-accurate sculpt of Optimus Prime's head with a built in voice-changer. It also has several sound effects and quotes from the movie. The voice-changer has three settings, giving more accurate alteration of the user's voice (though this is still debatable; most voice changing technology is pretty crummy, at least in toys). Much like the Ultimate Bumblebee figure, this toy will hate your wallet too. While it only costs 30 bucks, if it's anything like another Hasbro voice changer, it will suck batteries up like they were some king of square candy holder.

• Optimus Prime Battle Rig Blaster (2007)

This version of Prime Transforms from rig to robotic hand with a built in Nerf style gun. By simply placing your hand inside the back of the trailer (I need an adult!) and pulling back on the front of the truck, the gun transforms and folds back into a weapon. It uses Nerf N-Strike size darts.

From Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki, a Wikia wiki.