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Toys

Robots in Disguise (2001)

• Optimus Prime (Super Class, 2001)

When in his Super Mode. the 2001 Robots in Disguise Optimus Prime has a little door on his chest that opens to reveal a sculpted, non-removable Matrix. In Japanese fiction, this was not the Matrix of Leadership, but rather a mere Energon Matrix, the like of which had been seen in toy form before with Lio Convoy and Big Convoy.

The Matrix remained when Prime was redecoed for the Universe (see below) and Cybertron (below again) toylines, and was also present in both the exclusive Clear and Black versions of the figure available in Japan... but being Japanese figures, that technically means it's not the Matrix of Leadership on them!

• More information on Optimus Prime at TFU.info

The Transformers

• New Year Special Convoy (2002)
• Galvatron (2005)
• Galvatron II (2005)

The first true Matrix of Leadership toy was a silver die-cast metal accessory which came with Takara's "New Year Special" reissue of the original The Transformers Optimus Prime figure. The Matrix came with a removable chain that allowed it to be looped around the head of Prime or any other figure you chose to give it to, and when flipped upside-down, it could also clip over the Diaclone-holdover cockpit seats inside Prime's opening chest compartment.

This Matrix was redecoed in gold for inclusion with Takara's 2005 reissue of the original Galvatron toy, and in green (specifically representing its appearance as the Creation Matrix in the Marvel Comics series) for the e-HOBBY exclusive Galvatron II redeco. Years later, the original silver version of the Matrix was included as part of the "Rodimus vs. Cyclonus" set in the 2010 Transformers toyline (see below).

• More information on New Year Special Convoy at TFU.info
• More information on reissue Galvatron at TFU.info

Armada

• Optimus Prime (Super Base, 2002/2003)
• Shining Gold Convoy (Super Base, 2003)
• Powerlinx Optimus Prime (Super Base, 2003)
• Battle for the Matrix (Multi-pack, 2003)
• Magna Convoy DX Set (Multi-pack, 2003)

The large version of Armada Optimus Prime has a non-removable Matrix of Leadership hidden behind the flip-down grill on his chest. This feature was kept for the various redecos of this mold, gaining a blue center for Prime's "Powerlinx" redeco, and being entirely chromed when the figure got the gold chrome treatment as a Lucky Draw figure. Some further coloration changes were made when the figure was redecoed during the Energon toyline (see below).

Although this mold was never redecoed into Nemesis Prime, the Linkage mini-comics exploited the two characters' physical similarity to essentially repurpose this Matrix into the Doomstone.

• More information on Armada Optimus Prime at TFU.info
• More information on Shining Gold Convoy at Lucky Draw Transformers
• More information on Powerlinx Optimus Prime at TFU.info
• More information on Battle for the Matrix Optimus Prime at TFU.info

Universe (2003)

Optimus Prime (Supreme Class, 2003)

Although Robots in Disguise Optimus Prime got a lemon-yellow makeover for the Universe toyline, the Matrix beneath their chest-panel remained the same as ever.

• More information on Universe Optimus Prime at TFU.info

Energon

Optimus Prime and Overload (Multi-pack, 2005)

While the new-mold Optimus Prime toys created for the Energon toyline lacked any kind of Matrix (instead featuring the Spark of Combination in a very Matrix-esque middle-of-the-chest position), the line did not go entirely without, as the Armada Super Base Prime figure was redecoed and re-released in a multi-pack with combination partner Overload. Available exclusively at Costco stores, this Super Base Optimus Prime redecoed the sculpted Matrix in a bright golden-orange (compared to the dull gold of before), with a green crystal at the center.

• More information on Energon Optimus Prime at TFU.info

Masterpiece

• Optimus Prime (2004)
• Convoy (Lucky Draw figure, 2004)
• Ultra Magnus (2004)
• Convoy Perfect Edition (2006/2009)
• Convoy Black Version (2010)
• Convoy Sleep Mode (2010)
• Convoy Last Production (2011)

A chromed Matrix accessory came with Hasbro's 20th Anniversary and Takara's Masterpiece edition of Optimus Prime, consisting of a translucent blue "crystal" centre surrounded by two shell-halves that could be pulled open. The Matrix stored in an opening chamber in Prime's chest, where its centre could be illuminated by a blue LED light built into the compartment. In order to fit into Prime's chest, however, the Matrix wound up being rather small, leaving Prime only able to wrap two of his fingers through its handles, instead of his whole hands.

The Matrix was included with every reissue and redeco of the Prime mold, remaining in its normal colors when it came with Ultra Magnus, and the "Perfect Edition", "Sleep Mode", and "Final Edition" versions of Prime himself. When Prime was chromed entirely gold as a Lucky Draw figure, though, the Matrix was likewise blinged out, while the Matrix included with the "Black Version" of Prime, representing an Eldedroid, was chromed purple where the original was gold, and had a red translucent centre, illuminated by the figure's new red LED. A non-chromed version of the Matrix was included with Hasbro's "DVD Edition" of the figure as part of the Classics line (see below).

• More information on 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime at TFU.info
• More information on gold Masterpiece Convoy at GoldOptimusPrime.com
• More information on Masterpiece Ultra Magnus at TFU.info

• Rodimus Convoy (2011/2018)
• Black Rodimus Convoy (November 28, 2011)

Being built to a smaller scale than the Masterpiece Optimus Prime figure, Masterpiece Rodimus Prime featured a new, smaller Matrix accessory of his own, cast in translucent blue plastic and decorated with gold and silver chrome. The Matrix stores in a chamber in Rodimus's abdomen, but is so small (smaller even relatively to Rodimus that Optimus's Matrix was to him) that Rodimus can't hold it by its handles at all. This Matrix mold was also included with Black Rodimus Convoy, now with a red chrome shell.

(Convoy Mode "Eva" version)

• Convoy (2011/2016)
• MP Convoy (BAPE ver.) (August 19, 2014)
• Convoy Mode "Eva" (November 28, 2014)
• Convoy (BAPE REDCAMO ver.) (November 2015)
• Convoy (BAPE BLACKCAMO ver.) (2017)
• Convoy (7-Eleven ver.) (February 28, 2018)
• Convoy (atmos safari LEBRON Ver.) (March 15, 2019)
• Convoy (atmos safari duckcamo Ver.) (March 26, 2020)
• Convoy (atmos safari ELEPHANT CAMO Ver.) (2020)
• Convoy (atmos safari VIOTECHCAMO Ver.) (2020)
• Convoy (atmos safari TIGER CAMO BLACK Ver.) (2020)
• Convoy (atmos safari TIGER CAMO YELLOW Ver.) (2020)

MP-10 Convoy is an entirely new tooling of "Generation 1" Optimus Prime. Convoy is now smaller, making him more in-scale with other recent Masterpiece toys, such as Rodimus, and comes with a trailer and various accessories. His chest compartment opens up to reveal an equally smaller, new-mold Matrix of Leadership with a clear blue plastic center. Unlike the previous version, the Matrix cannot be pulled apart, Convoy can only wrap his index finger around the handle and cannot hold it both hands at once, and the Matrix chamber in his chest has no light-up feature, but hey, at least it's now die-cast metal!

The Matrix was also included with MP-10 Convoy's redecoes, of note: Convoy Mode "Eva" (rendered with a red crystal, said in accompanying fiction to be based on the core of an Angel) and for Black Convoy, it was redecoed into the Dead Matrix.

Later Masterpiece figures MP-22 Ultra Magnus and MP-28 Hot Rodimus (as well as their redecoes) are also designed to interact with this Matrix mold: both can carry it in their chests, while Ultra Magnus also comes with special hands for holding it.

The Matrix of Leadersip was redecoed into Mito's Town Matrix and Fukutsu's Town Matrix, and the Matrix of Malice included with Windsweeper.

• Optimus Prime (2017)

This release of Masterpiece Movie Series Optimus Prime comes with his own Matrix of Leadership.

• Convoy (August 31, 2019)

Cybertron

• Optimus Prime (Leader Class, 2005)
• Galaxy Force Optimus Prime (Leader Class, 2006)

Cybertron Optimus Prime comes with a removable Matrix of Leadership accessory, decorated with an inverse color scheme that renders the crystal orange and the holder grey. The Matrix fits in Prime's chest, and his large, articulated fingers mean that he can hold it, though not in both hands at once.

The Matrix remained unchanged when Prime was redecoed into his "Galaxy Force" coloration, which was also re-released without changes in the 2008 Universe toyline.

• More information on Cybertron Optimus Prime at TFU.info
• More information on Galaxy Force Optimus Prime at TFU.info

• Ultra Magnus and Optimus Prime (multi-pack, 2005)

Robots in Disguise Optimus Prime was slightly redecoed for inclusion in this Costco-exclusive two-pack with Robots in Disguise Ultra Magnus. The mold still sports its sculpted Matrix detail, though for this release the paint applications that surrounded it were changed from orange to black (this being the only change from the original figure). It's not impossible that this might actually not have represented the Matrix of Leadership on this figure, but instead the Spark of Combination, which the set's packaging mentions as the source of the brothers' combining power—but we include it here to be thorough!

Hybrid Style

• Galaxy Convoy (2005)

Part of Takara's short Hybrid Style series of small-scale, highly-articulated figures, this version of Cybertron Optimus Prime came with a really tiny removable Matrix that stored in its customary position within the toy's chest. It was somewhat more show-accurate sculpt than the Matrix included with the full-size Cybertron Prime figure, and was colored with metallic paint as opposed to the larger figure's mostly-unpainted accessory.

• More information on Hybrid Style Galaxy Convoy at TFU.info

• Convoy (2006)
• Convoy Black Version (2006)
• Convoy Black Gold Version (November 25, 2013)

The Hybrid Style version of "Generation 1" Optimus Prime also comes with a super-tiny Matrix, not much bigger than a large drug capsule, which fits in the traditional opening compartment within Prime's chest. Like the Hybrid Style Cybertron Prime before it, the figure comes with an assortment of alternate hands, but unlike its predecessor, it includes a pair specifically designed to hold the Matrix. Due to the small size of the figure, they do not figure articulated fingers to grip it, but instead are cast in the shape of clenched fists with grooves cut into the outside of the fingers into which the Matrix can slot.

The Matrix was also included with Prime's later "Black Version" and "Black Gold Version" redeco, without changes.

• More information on Hybrid Style Convoy at TFU.info

Generation 2

• Battle Convoy (reissue, 2006)
• Laser Ultra Magnus (e-Hobby exclusive, 2006)

When Generation 2 Battle Convoy was reissued in 2006, among the assorted changes made to his deco was the addition of a pair of new stickers to his chest windows that depicted the Matrix resting in its traditional position inside him. The stickers remained when the figure was redecoed into the e-HOBBY exclusive Laser Ultra Magnus figure.

• More information on Laser Ultra Magnus at TFU.info

Classics

• Optimus Prime (20th Anniversary DVD Edition, 2006)

The Classics "DVD Edition" of Masterpiece Optimus Prime included the familiar Matrix accessory, but as with all the other parts of the toy that had previously been vacuum-metalized, it is now decorated in metallic gold and silver paint, rather than chrome.

• More information on DVD Edition Optimus Prime at TFU.info

Transformers (2010)

• Battle Blades Optimus Prime (Voyager Class, 2010)

While the Revenge of the Fallen movie may have left the fate of the live-action Matrix up in the air, the Transformers Voyager Class Battle Blades Optimus Prime figure follows through on the intention evident in several of the film's adaptations by including it as an accessory stored within his body. Specifically, this removable Matrix attaches to a translucent blue plate hidden in Prime's midriff, which rotates up into place when his chest is opened and a panel on his abdomen is folded down. The Matrix is unpainted grey plastic on the Hasbro release of the figure; the TakaraTomy edition of Battle Blades Prime gives it coat of silver paint.

• More information on Battle Blades Optimus Prime at TFU.info

• Battle in Space (2-pack, 2010)

The die-cast metal Matrix originally released by TakaraTomy with several of their "Generation 1" reissues (see above) received its first Hasbro release in this box set of redecos of Classics Rodimus and Universe Cyclonus, released under the Reveal the Shield subline imprint. The Matrix itself is back in its original silver coloration. Unfortunately, the figures can't actually interact with the accessory in any way: Neither Rodimus nor Cyclonus can actually hold the Matrix, and it can't even hang from their necks since it does not include the removable chain that came with the various Takara editions.

Brought to you by the guys who designed Thunderblast.

• Optimus Prime (Deluxe Class, 2011)

Part of the sixth wave of the 2010 Transformers toyline and the second wave of the Reveal the Shield subline imprint, this Optimus Prime is an all-new Deluxe Class mold based on the original Generation 2 Laser Optimus Prime toy (see above). The panels on the side of his truck mode fold in behind his chest windows in robot mode to reveal a sculpted Matrix of Leadership.

• Masterpiece Rodimus Prime (2011)

Masterpiece Rodimus Prime is a Toys"R"Us-exclusive release of the Rodimus Convoy figure, and was redecoed to resemble his original toy. His Matrix is no longer vacuum-metalized, and the shell is instead given a coat of metallic gold paint.

This version of Rodimus also comes with an additional new-mold Matrix accessory, very similar to Masterpiece Optimus Prime's Matrix. Rodimus is actually capable of wrapping his entire mitts around this accessory's handles, and the Matrix can be pulled open (but not apart) to reveal more of the crystal inside.

• Masterpiece Optimus Prime (2012)

The Hasbro Toys"R"Us-exclusive release of MP-10 Convoy features various plastic color and paint detail changes. He still comes with the Matrix, which appears to be no different.

Dark of the Moon

Orange you glad it doesn't look like this in the film?

• Optimus Prime / Includes Deluxe Class Comettor (2-pack, 2011)

This redeco and retool of the Battle Blades Optimus Prime toy, Optimus Prime includes a redecoed, orange Matrix.

Prime

In Soviet Russia, Prime is in the Matrix.

• Matrix of Leadership SDCC Optimus Prime (Deluxe Class, 2011)

Exclusive to San Diego Comic-Con, this minor repaint of Deluxe-Class Prime: First Edition Optimus Prime comes inside special Matrix-shaped packaging that can be worn around your neck.

When light isn't enough for your darkest hour, simply replace "light" with "lacerate".

• Arms Master Optimus (September 29, 2012)
  • ID number: AM-21

Part of the seventh wave of Japanese Prime toys, the TakaraTomy version of Weaponizer Optimus Prime comes with a very large Matrix which can tab onto his chest as armor or mount onto the back of the truck cab. It is covered in 5 mm posts and holes so Arms Microns can be attached to it. He also has a clear-blue "Shining" version of the Arms Micron, R.A., who can combine with the Matrix to form the colossal Matrix Saber. If Microns O.P. and B.2 (sold separately) are also thrown into the mix, the result is the Super Star Saber.

Kre-O

• Matrix Optimus Prime (2011)
  • Pieces: 10
  • Accessories: Optimus rifle

Intended to be exclusive to BotCon 2011, this Optimus Prime Kreon has an open chest showing the Matrix of Leadership within. He comes with a G1 inspired gun and a black brick display stand. We say "intended", because in actuality, the thing appears to have been produced in such huge quantities that it's wound up being made available in loads of other places—it was handed out at San Diego Comic-Con 2011, offered as a free giveaway with any order that included Transformers toys on Hasbro Toy Shop), as a free gift on the cover of the Awesome Autobots Activity Book, and came as a free gift attached to, of all things, issue #240 of the UK children's comic, Doctor Who Adventures (but not the UK's Transformers comic, you'll note!). A supposed factory error even caused this version (minus display stand) to be included in the larger Optimus Prime kit (see above). This problem has (presumably) been fixed, but it was awesome while it lasted.

• More information on Matrix Optimus Prime at TFU.info

Bot Shots

It was only a matter of time before the Transformers stumbled into Paper Mario.

• Battle for the Matrix (2012)

This Bot Shots Ultimate Battle set includes a Matrix trophy card. It's made of cardboard and was probably already bent up when you opened the packaging.

Platinum Edition

• Year of the Horse Optimus Prime (2014)

Released to celebrate Chinese New Year, Platinum Edition "Year of the Horse" Optimus Prime is a redeco of MP-10 Convoy, complete with Matrix.

Age of Extinction

• Revenge Optimus Prime (2014)

The Matrix included in Age of Extinction Revenge Optimus Prime redeco retains the same silver paint coating.

Generations

Platinum Edition

• Rise of Rodimus Prime (Platinum Edition 2-pack, 2016)

A reuse of the Matrix accessory that was first included with the Masterpiece MP-10 figure, this time illustrating the conflict between Rodimus Prime (using a redeco of his Titanium Series toy) and Galvatron (using a redeco of his 2008 Universe Deluxe Class toy). Ironically, of the two figures in the set, only Galvatron can actually hold the Matrix.

• Optimus Prime Year of the Rooster Edition (2017)

Masterpiece

• Shattered Glass Optimus Prime (November 2016)
• Optimus Prime (2017)

Power of the Primes

• Evolution Rodimus Prime (Leader Class, 2017)
• Evolution Optimus Prime (Leader Class, 2017)
• Evolution Optimus Primal (Leader Class, 2018)
• Throne of the Primes (Multi-pack, 2018)

Each standard Power of the Primes Leader Class figure includes a uniquely-colored Matrix of Leadership which can be placed inside their chest (sans Rodimus Unicronus and Nemesis Prime, who instead include the Matrix of Chaos and Dark Matrix of Leadership respectively). The central crystal of the Matrix is removable, and has the same dimensions as a Prime Master's spark mode (or Titan Master in head mode). This means that the crystal can be replaced in the Matrix by any Prime Master, and that the removed crystal can be slotted into the armor accessories included with Deluxe and Voyager Class Power of the Primes figures, along with the heads of Titans Return figures. It can also be replaced with an Enigma of Combination included with the Voyager Class figures.

Only the Matrix from Optimus Prime uses the original coloration of the Matrix of Leadership; Rodimus Prime's is based on an alternate coloration that shows up here or there, while the one from the regular retail Optimal Optimus is colored to resemble Optimus Prime's spark container in the Beast Wars episode Optimal Situation. Throne of Primes Optimal Optimus is based on his Beast Wars Season 1 chest.

War for Cybertron: Siege

• Optimus Prime (Voyager Class, 2018)
• Classic Animation Optimus Prime (Voyager Class, 2019)
• Nemesis Prime (Voyager Class, 2020)

In Siege Optimus Prime's vehicle mode, opening its windows shows the Matrix of Leadership molded into the plastic. Due to the transformation, the Matrix doesn't end up in the chest in robot mode. Nemesis Prime, a redeco, naturally also retains this detail.

Collaborative

• MP-10G Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition (July 19, 2019)

Selects

• Star Convoy (2019)

The Selects Star Convoy retool of Power of the Primes Optimus Prime includes a compatible Matrix (also used as the "Silver Matrix") that doesn't split into 2 pieces. This matrix has a 5 mm post on the bottom and a 5mm hole on top, meant to allow the figure's 2 guns to combine with it into the "Big Bang Cannon." The post makes it wieldable by figures with 5mm fist holes. While the core and frame aren't interchangeable the matrix can be put in the chests of other Power of the Primes leader class figures.

War for Cybertron: Earthrise

• Optimus Prime (Leader Class, 2020)
• Alternate Universe Optimus Prime (Leader Class, 2020)

This new mold includes an opening chest compartment that stores a removable Matrix of Leadership, similar to MP-01, MP-10 and MP-44 Convoy. Prime's opening hands can grasp the handles.

War for Cybertron Trilogy

• Autobot Optimus Prime (Battle 3-Pack, 2020)
• Shattered Glass Optimus Prime & Shattered Glass Ratchet (Selects 2-pack, 2020)

• Nemesis Prime (Leader Unboxing, 2020)

War for Cybertron: Kingdom

• Optimus Prime (Leader Class, 2021)

Studio Series

• Autobot Hot Rod (Voyager Class, 2020)

Repackaged from the Earthrise Optimus Prime above, Studio Series 86-04 Hot Rod's Matrix comes with an additional effect part that clips on over top to recreate the iconic scene from The Transformers: The Movie, thanks to Hot Rod's articulation.

R.E.D. (Robot Enhanced Design)

• Optimus Prime (2020)

Golden Lagoon

• Golden Lagoon Convoy (July 29, 2018)

Cyberverse

• Optimus Prime (Ultimate Class, 2018/2019)

• Optimus Prime (Deluxe Class, 2019)

Merchandise

MC Axis

• Hot Rod (model kit, 1996)

This Japanese "garage kit" of Hot ROd consists of an unpainted, unassembled resin model from MC Axis, with two versions of the Matrix of Leadership: one standard, fairly useless one (since Hot Rod lacks either a chest compartment to hold it, or articulated hands to grip it), and a second sculpted with a pair of hands clutching its handles, which can be swapped out for Hot Rod's normal hands, allowing him to hoist it aloft.

The kit is not known for its exceptional quality control - numerous unsightly air bubbles in the plastic are not an uncommon thing to encounter.

• Fan review of the Hot Rod and Elita One model kits

Metalforce

• Metalforce Convoy (2000)
• Metalforce Convoy Metalic Version [sic] (2000)

A Matrix of Leadership accessory is included with both the standard Metalforce Optimus Prime and its metallic redeco, cast in translucent blue plastic and painted over. The Matrix fits into its traditional cavity in Prime's chest, and a panel can then be placed on top of it to hide it from view; alternatively, the panel can be left out, allowing the Matrix to remain visible through Prime's chest windows. For whatever reason, the figures also came with an uncut, unpainted version of the Matrix (and all of Prime's other accessories) as well.

• More information on Metalforce Convoy at Transformers @ The Moon

Super Collection Figure

• Rodimus Convoy with Matrix (2000)
• Rodimus Convoy with Matrix (2001)

The Matrix made its first appearance in Taraka's Super Collection Figure series of PVC figurines in the hands of the rare Rodimus Prime chase figure from the line's second "act". Both Rodimus and the Matrix were cast entirely in translucent colored plastic, as the Autobot leader held the talisman in both hands, in the process of opening it.

The Matrix-bearing Rodimus chase figure was re-released as a standard figure for the fourth Super Collection Figure wave, this time as both a standard, solid-color figure and a metallic silver "pewter" version, both available at one each per standard case of twelve. In eight out of every ten cases, the pewter figure came with the right leg of the wave's collectable Metroplex "build-a-figure".

• Convoy with Matrix (2001)

The Matrix made another appearance in the hands of a chase figure with this metallic silver Optimus Prime from the fifth Super Collection Figure act. The Matrix's translucent blue core is the only part of the figure not covered in silver paint.

Mega Super Collection Figure

• Convoy TV Version (2002)
• Convoy Metallic Version (2002)
• Convoy Battle Damage Version (2002)
• Hot Rodimus (2002)
• Rodimus Convoy (2002)

The same Matrix accessory, cast in grey plastic with orange paint on the casing and metallic silver on the core, was included with the various Mega Super Collection Figure versions of Optimus Prime and Rodimus Prime. None of the figures had compartments to store the Matrix, nor hands equipped to hold it in the normal way: the most any of the five figures can manage is to cup or balance it in their "open palm" alternate hands.

• More information on Mega SCF Rodimus Convoy at TFU.info

KT Figure Collection

• Convoy (2004)
• Convoy Revival Version (2004)

The bust of Optimus Prime released as part of the KT Figure Collection features a removable Matrix with some atypical green detailing. Visible through Prime's chest windows, the Matrix is revealed when a lever on Prime's back is pressed, opening his chest and pushing the Matrix forward. The Matrix remained in the silver "Revival Version" redeco available exclusively through Figure Ō magazine.

• More information on KT Figure Collection Convoy at the official website

First 4 Figures

• SD Ultra Magnus (statue, 2006)

Seeking to produce a super deformed Transformers statue, First 4 Figures teamed up with Transformers fan site TFW2005.com to run a contest that would allow fans to design their own. The winning design, depicting an unhappy Ultra Magnus after an amusingly unfortunate attempt at opening the Matrix of Leadership, was created by fan Xu Wei (aka Iron Bird), and was limited to only 500 pieces. A variant edition of the statue was also produced, redecoing Magnus in the color scheme of his Diaclone precursor, Powered Convoy, and was even more limited at only 100 pieces.

• More information on SD Ultra Magnus at an Ultra Magnus fan site

Diamond Select Toys

Deus sold separately

• Autobot Matrix of Leadership (2006)

Diamond Select Toys produced a human-scaled replica of the Matrix. Weighing six pounds, it was sculpted by Robert Lee and is a limited edition of 1,000 pieces. The Matrix can be picked up off its Autobot-symbol base, and held by the finger holes in the handgrips — and while it does not open, it can "light your darkest hour," with internal electronics that make the central crystal orb pulse in blue, green, red, yellow, and pink. The base also has a removable Key to Vector Sigma accessory, which activates the electronics when placed in the base.

"YOU! SHALL NOT! PAAAASSS!!!"

• Unicron Movie Statue (Diamond Select, 2007)

This statue of Hot Rod and Unicron stands 8 ½” tall and was limited to 1,986 pieces (as in 1986, the year the original animated movie was released). Hot Rod stands in the center of the piece, holding the Matrix of Leadership aloft, as Unicron looms behind him.

Optimus Prime (top), G1 Animated (middle), Powermaster (bottom) and Final Battle (main).

• Optimus Prime (bust, 2007)
• Final Battle Optimus Prime (Action Figure Xpress exclusive bust, 2007)
• G1 Animated Optimus Prime (San Diego Comic Con exclusive bust, 2008)
• Powermaster Optimus Prime (unreleased bust, 2008)

The Matrix of Leadership was a regular fixture on Diamond Select's array of Optimus Prime busts, appearing as sculpted detail on the standard base piece shared by the Optimus Prime, G1 Animated Optimus Prime, and unreleased Powermaster Optimus Prime busts. The same base was used for the Final Battle Optimus Prime bust, which represents the character after his climactic battle with Megatron, but the Matrix was removed (replaced with a panel displaying Prime's life-signs) and instead included as a removable accessory that fits in the bust's hand.

Revoltech

• Convoy (2007)

Revoltech Optimus Prime comes with a Matrix accessory. Alas, like his Mega SCF incarnations before him (see above), Revoltech Prime cannot store it in his chest, and is unable to grasp it with any of his various alternate hands, with the only possible means of interaction being to precariously balance the Matrix in his open palm.

Robot Heroes

Shiny.

• Optimus Prime vs Unicron (2007)

Super deformed Robot Heroes Optimus Prime is depicted opening the Matrix of Leadership to light the Autobots' darkest hour.

• More information on Robot Heroes Optimus Prime at TFU.info

Mecha Nations

• Optimus Prime (2014)

Created by Kids Logic, this super deformed "G1" Optimus Prime has a light-up, non-removable Matrix in his chest.

Ultimetal

• Optimus Prime (2014)
  • ID number: UM-01

Ultimetal Optimus Prime is a large, extensively detailed figure produced by Art Storm. He comes with two different Matrix accessories: a smaller one that stores in his chest, where it can be lit up by an LED, and a larger one that can be held in his hands and lights up on its own. The larger Matrix can be displayed alongside Prime on a separate pedestal based on the Diamond Select replica's.

EX Gōkin

• Convoy (2014)

Art Storm also produced EX Gōkin Convoy, a much smaller Optimus Prime action figure with a non-removable Matrix molded into its chest compartment.

D-Style

• Convoy (2015)
  • ID number: 43

The D-Style Convoy model kit comes with a Matrix that stores in his chest. It was redecoed into Black Convoy's Dead Matrix.

Soldier Story

Magic lamp

• Unicron (2017)
  • Accessories: Hot Rod, Hot Rod clear stand, remote control, USB power cable

The Soldier Story Toys Unicron table lamp stands over 26" tall and is bedecked with over 70 LEDs of various colors all over it. It also projects the movie-style Decepticon insignia above it. The lamp also includes a 6" Hot Rod holding the Matrix of Leadership.