Optimus Prime (One)

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 an Autobot from One.

Bold and daring, Orion Pax came from humble beginnings as a cogless energon miner who, growing bored with his duties, snuck around in the archives to learn about the Primes. Yearning for adventure and the autonomy to make his own choices, he often tricked his by-the-books best friend D-16 into breaking the rules and getting them both in trouble.

Despite this, his spark is very much in the right place, and as his sense of justice matured, he was bestowed the Matrix of Leadership, becoming the legendary hero Optimus Prime.

“	We stand here together as one, proving we all have the the power to transform; to become who we were destined to be; to right wrongs; to make our world better. Because here, freedom and autonomy are the right of all sentient beings. Here, all are truly Autobots.	”
—Optimus Prime, Transformers One

Fiction

One film

Voice actor: Chris Hemsworth (English), Yūichi Nakamura (Japanese), Goran Višnjić (Croatian), Tommy Morgenstern (German trailer), Adrien Antoine (European French), Andrés Gutiérrez Coto (Latin-American Spanish), Mauro Horta (Portuguese), Massimiliano Manfredi (Italian)

Spoiler warning: Plot details for Transformers One (film) follow. Spoilers expire in 144 days

Despite lacking a cog, the energon miner Orion Pax was an incredibly bold bot who dreamed of proving his and other cogless transformers' worth, often getting into trouble for failing to obey rules or follow protocol, such as when he found himself being pursued by guards for breaking into the archives in search of information to aid in the search for the Matrix of Leadership. Lucky for Orion, his best friend, D-16 was often by his side to help him out of a jam. After D-16 helped him get away from the archive's guards, Orion gifted his best friend with a pristine sticker of Megatronus Prime, proudly placing it on his shoulder. During a mining expedition, Orion broke protocol with D-16 to rescue Jazz after a vein of unstable energon caused the mine to collapse. As a response to him breaking protocol, his captain, Elita-1 was fired by Darkwing. Angered by this injustice, Orion Pax reminded Darkwing that while he lacked a Transformation Cog, his finger could still transform into a rude gesture, causing Darkwing to almost deck Orion until D-16 intervened by punching Orion and trying to apologize on his behalf before being knocked down himself.

Following the mining incident, Sentinel Prime announced his return from the surface to all of Iacon, informing the city that he failed to find the Matrix, but that work would be stopped so that everyone could watch the Iacon 5000 race. Seeing an opportunity to show everyone that cogless bots are more than meets the eye, Orion Pax tricked D-16 into entering alongside him, coming close to victory until the pair were passed while Orion tried carrying an injured D-16 to the finish line. While trying to convince an upset D-16 that participating in the race wasn't a mistake, the pair were visited by Sentinel Prime, informing them that their stunt had inspired the other miners to work harder, and as a reward, was granting them access to his personal repair bay. However, before they could being escorted, Darkwing, angry at the pair for nearly beating him in the race, took them down to Sub Level 50, where Orion first met B-127.

While B-127 was introducing the pair to his artificial friends, Orion discovered that one of the sculptures contained a message from Alpha Trion and a map to a possible location of the Matrix. After convincing D-16 and B-127 to leave the level, Orion and his comrades snuck their way to Waste Management to take a train to the surface, where they ran into Elita-1, who was still royally steamed at Orion for getting her fired. Elita-1 attempted to stop the train, but relented after Orion showed her the transmission. The group was knocked off the train and left on the surface. The group convinced Elita-1 to join their party in search of the matrix. The map eventually led them to the cave where the 13 Primes fell in battle against the Quintessons. The Matrix of Leadership was not in the cave, but Orion did discover the powered down Alpha Trion. The group reactivated Alpha Trion with an energon cube, and legendary warrior revealed a dark revelation: Sentinel was a false Prime. Sentinel had betrayed the Primes and made a deal with the invading Quintessons where he would be allowed to rule Cybertron in return for paying them energon, and stole the cogs from new transformers.

The truth was a bitter pill to swallow, but Orion remained hopeful, and announced his plan to reveal the truth to Iacon. His best friend, D-16, on the other hand, expressed his desire to kill Sentinel for what he had done, unnerving Orion, B-127, and Elita-1. Alpha Trion granted Orion and his allies the Transformation Cogs of the dead Primes. On their journey back to Iacon, the party was captured by the Cybertron High Guard, who mistook them for Sentinel Prime supporters. After watching D-16 beat down Starscream and take control of the guard, they were attacked by Sentinel Prime's legion of guards and his enforcer, Arachnid. D-16, B-127, and many members of the High Guard were captured by Sentinel's legion, leaving Orion feeling hopeless. Elita-1, far from Orion's biggest fan, inspired him to keep going, reminding him that his greatest strength is his ability to hope. Inspired by her, Orion rallied the remaining members of the High Guard and organized a plan to free the others. While Elita-1 smuggled the High Guard into Iacon, Orion Pax made his first of many inspirational speeches to the cogless miners after punching out Darkwing for trying to force the bots into a 23rd shift in the mines. Orion convinced the miners to rise up against Sentinel after revealing the truth that their cogs were stolen. During the battle for Iacon, Orion helped free D-16 and the rest of the guard. However, while D-16 intended to kill Sentinel, Orion, B-127 and Elita-1 instead focused on revealing Sentinel's treachery to the entire city. After Sentinel's crimes were exposed, D-16 still attempted to kill the false Prime. Orion pleaded with D-16, trying to make him see that D-16's path of vengeance was not the way to build the future. Pushing aside his best friend, D-16 pointed his cannon at Sentinel, only to shoot Orion Pax as he jumped in the way. A horrified D-16 caught Orion before he fell into a pit that lead to Cybertron's core. Orion begged his friend to not let go, only for D-16 to bitterly tell him he's done saving him.

For his noble sacrifice for the greater good, Orion was rescued by Primus and granted the Matrix of Leadership, being transformed into Optimus Prime. Returning to the surface, Optimus Prime fought D-16, who had renamed himself "Megatron" stopping him from destroying anymore of the city. Saddened by the path his old friend had chosen, Optimus banished Megatron and his followers from the city of Iacon. Optimus, knowing he could not lead the planet alone, asked Elita-1 and B-127 to work with him, an offer that was readily accepted by both bots. Shortly after, the Matrix in Prime's chest began to glow. Optimus held it high as energon began flowing in abundance once again, now that the Matrix of Leadership was possessed by someone worthy enough to wield it. One

Toys

One

Am I Prime? Am I Pax? You decide!

• Optimus Prime/Orion Pax (Prime Changers, (2024)

• Japanese Name: Deluxe Class Optimus Prime (デラックスクラス オプティマスプライム)
• Japanese ID Number: OD-01
• Accessories: 2 shoulder pipes, Energon axe, Matrix of Leadership

Released as part of Transformers One's Prime Changers line, Optimus Prime is a Warrior Class-ish figure that's quite smaller than the Studio Series Deluxe Class, and transforms from a robot (in his cogged form) to a Cybertronian truck in 20 steps. His removable shoulder pipes can double as blasters. He comes with his Energon axe which can be wielded on his hands and stored on his back or between his legs in alt mode. Both the shoulder cannons and axe are Fire Blast effect-compatible, with the axe seemingly designed to double as a minigun based on the details of its haft. The included Matrix of Leadership can be held using 5mm posts with both hands. Since he lacks wrist swivels, getting his hands close enough to hold it with both usually requires the shoulders to be rotated up over his collarbone. Like the other Prime Changers in the first two waves, he has pearlescent plastic and glittery paint applications, specifically his silver and gunmetal paint. There is a 3mm port on his aft below where his axe plugs in, only accessible in robot mode.

He is based on the cogged Orion Pax design in the film, except for the faceplate, axe, and smokestacks, which are from the Optimus Prime design. The designers of the Studio Series toy consider this Prime Changer toy the Orion Pax form due to its smaller size.

This figure has a few minor design flaws which result in floppy wrists and a tendency for the hands to pop off. Due to the number of large, rectangular pegs that hold the vehicle mode together, the whole figure has to be perfectly aligned to avoid the cab mode drooping forward and not pegging into the forearms correctly. The stock photography on the back of his box shows him with an Autobot symbol in the center of his chest above his windshield, but the actual toy lacks one. The artwork on the front of the package also appears to be based on his Studio Series figure, notably having tan instead of grey and a larger, clear windshield through which his Matrix can be seen.

• Optimus Prime/Orion Pax (Mega Changers, 2024)

Released as part of the rebranded "Mega Changers" line, this 12-inch Optimus Prime figure transforms from a robot to a Cybertronian truck.

Tallest smokestacks in the west.

• Optimus Prime/Orion Pax (2-in-1 Mask, 2024)

This Optimus Prime transforms into a wearable mask in 18 steps. This toy does not resemble Prime's One design, with the robot mode having elements of his Evergreen design while the mask's mouthplate is based on his Bumblebee design.

• Power Flip Optimus Prime (2024)

• Japanese Name: Ultimate Power Change Optimus Prime (アルティメットパワーチェンジ オプティマスプライム)
• Japanese Release Date: October 12, 2024
• Accessories: sword, Energon axe, shield, Matrix of Leadership

This large Optimus Prime toy transforms into 4 different modes: An old Leader Class-sized Orion Pax, Cybertronian Truck, a Super Class-sized Optimus Prime (by extending his torso and legs), and "Ultimate" Optimus Prime (by flipping him back like a Flip-and-Change figure). He features lights and sounds that are activated by a button on his crotch, and during transformation. He includes a sword, Energon axe, Matrix of Leadership, and a shield that's just the roof of the truck mode.

Prime found Excalibur and took the stone with it.

• Optimus Prime vs. Megatron (Robot Battlers, 2024)

• Accessories: Energon sword, axe, base

Optimus Prime transforms from a robot to a Cybertronian truck. The figure can be placed on a base to perform action moves by sliding the finger slots, to knock an opponent's figure off of their base. He is packaged in a 2-pack set with Megatron, and includes an additional axe accessory alongside the standard Energon sword.

• Optimus Prime/Orion Pax vs. Megatron/D-16 (Race Changers, 2024)

• Accessories: launcher

"Race Changers" Optimus Prime/Orion Pax is, shockingly, a retool of Bot Shots Optimus Prime from 2012. His front grill has crisper detailing and a spoiler has been added to the back of his trailer. He features a spring-loaded automatic transformation to robot mode triggered when his front bumper is pressed. His chest spinner no longer has the battle gimmick, only an Autobot insignia on one side with the other sides left blank. The included launcher is a new design.

Optimus comes in a Target-exclusive 2-pack with Megatron/D-16. They can be launched at each other for combative play or have the launchers connected side-by-side for racing action. Interestingly, the launchers have "2017" molded into their bottoms, whereas the original Bot Shots toyline ended in 2013. This suggests these remolds were made for an earlier toyline, possibly The Last Knight, but weren't released until now.

"Schrödinger's Matrix bearer" postulates that this toy exists in a quantum superposition of being both Optimus Prime and Orion Pax at the same time until the presence of the Matrix is observed.

• Megatron/D-16 / Optimus Prime/Orion Pax / Autobot Mirage (Iacon Race 3-pack, 2024)

Released as part of the Target-exclusive Iacon Race 3-pack, Optimus Prime/Orion Pax is a retool of the second Cyberverse Optimus Prime 1-Step Changers toy based on his appearance in Transformers One and transforms between robot and truck modes in one step.

Optimus/Orion comes packaged with Mirage and Megatron/D-16.

Babymus Prime.

• Energon Matrix Optimus Prime (2024)

Released exclusively for Walmart, this non-transforming figure of Optimus Prime (in his Cog-less form) features a head-switching gimmick by opening the back and front body panels, similar to the "Auto-Morphin Figures" (but manually) from the older Power Rangers toylines. The figure features both his Optimus Prime and Orion Pax-styled chest and heads.

He's got the blue touch.

• Ultimate Energon Optimus Prime (2024)

• Japanese Name: Energon Power Optimus Prime (エネルゴンパワー オプティマスプライム)
• Japanese Release Date: July 13, 2024
• Japanese ID Number: OE-EX
• Accessories: Energon axe, Matrix of Leadership

This roughly Supreme Class-sized Optimus Prime toy is exclusive to Walmart. He features translucent blue plastic for an Energon effect, including an Energon axe and a Matrix of Leadership. The Axe can be mounted onto one of the back robot mode portholes or the rear truck wheels for storage.

He is also released as a Toys"R"Us exclusive in Japan.

You could build a house with that alt-mode

• Optimus Prime/Orion Pax (1-Step Cog Changer, 2024)

• Japanese Name: Cog Power Change Optimus Prime (コグパワーチェンジ オプティマスプライム)
• Japanese Release Date: October 12, 2024
• Japanese ID Number: OCP-04

Released as part of the Cog Changers line, Optimus Prime transforms from robot to Cybertronian truck by flipping the upper truck hood/robot torso in place. Optimus/Orion also features a slide-up Cog-shaped panel located on his chest.

• Brave Commander Optimus Prime (2024)

• TakaraTomy release date: September 12, 2024
• Accessories: Energon Axe, Matrix

"Brave Commander Optimus Prime" is a larger figure that was the size of an older Leader Class before 2019. Aside from his Energon Axe accessory, Optimus Prime also features a removable Matrix inside his opening chest panel, an interchangeable face on his head, and pop-out shoulder cannons if the shoulders are extended.

Brave Commander Optimus Prime is also available at Hasbro Pulse and other online retailers in the United States and Canada.

Studio Series

Unlike Thor, Prime knows far too well how to go for the head.

• Optimus Prime (Deluxe Class, 2024)
  • Movie: Transformers One
  • Hasbro ID number: 112
  • TakaraTomy ID number: SS-134
  • Accessories: 2 shoulder pipes, dual-barrel blaster, Energon Axe, Matrix of Leadership, "Metropolis of Iacon" backdrop

• Known designers: Evan Brooks (Hasbro), Shuhei Umezu (TakaraTomy)

Deluxe Class Optimus Prime transforms into a Cybertronian truck in 25 steps. His shoulder pipes are removable and can double as blasters. He comes with a "dual-barrel blaster" meant only for his truck mode which has to be removed for transformation, storing under his back. His energon axe pegs over his hand and stores on his back in robot mode and in the truck bed. The included Matrix of Leadership can tab into slots in his fists without the need for opening hands. Lastly, Optimus comes with a backdrop showcasing the Iacon cityscape.

Unfortunately, his fists are left very exposed on the sides of his truck mode.

Optimus was revealed on April 18, 2024, alongside the premiere of the movie's first trailer. Released at the Deluxe Class price point, Optimus is a smaller (and more affordable) figure than other Optimus toys in the line. He was the first figure announced to be in the “A-Level” assortment, being released outside of a main wave for extended periods for greater availability.

Where's a magic hammer when you need one?

• Optimus Prime (Limited Edition Battle Damage Ver.) (Deluxe Class, 2024)
  • Movie: Transformers One
  • Hasbro ID number: 112
  • Accessories: 2 shoulder pipes, dual-barrel blaster, Energon Axe, Matrix of Leadership, "Metropolis of Iacon" backdrop

• Known designers: Evan Brooks (Hasbro), Shuhei Umezu (TakaraTomy)

This Optimus Prime is an extensively hand-painted version of the above Studio Series One Deluxe Class figure, being covered in black wash and silver battle damage. Limited to 230 copies worldwide, the front of each box has a numbered sticker with the Transformers 40th Anniversary logo.

Of the 230 units, 40 were distributed at Ani-Com & Games Hong Kong 2024 as a gift with minimum purchases of HK$3000; 5 were distributed at Toy Expo 2024 in the Philippines with a minimum purchase of PHP20,000.

Notably, the dual-barrel blaster goes unpainted, which particularly stands out in vehicle mode.

Merchandise

Transformers One

• Optimus Prime (2024)

A children's product based off his appearance in the One film, the Optimus Prime costume is comprised of a bodysuit and mask.

Yolopark

Near-middle finger right hand sadly not included.

• (Cog-less Bot Mode) Orion Pax (AMK Series Model Kit, 2024)

• Accessories: 3 pairs of hands, Cog of Conversion Transformation Cog, Jetpack

Released as part of Yolopark's Advance Model Kit (AMK) lineup, this Orion Pax is modeled after his Cog-less Cybertronian form, and he can be only completed by snapping the pre-painted pieces together. Aside from his hand parts, Orion also comes with an additional jetpack he used to mine (and interfere the Iacon 5000 race), and a Transformation Cog.

• (Cogged Bot Mode) Orion Pax (AMK Series Model Kit, 2024)

• Accessories: 2 pairs of hands, right weapon-wielding hand, pointing left hand, blaster

This model kit of Orion Pax is based on his cogged form, and he comes with the blaster taken from the Death Trackers, and one of his pointing fingers is now swapped with an accessory-wielding hand for the weapon.

Blokees

Galaxy Version

• Orion Pax (2024)
  • Series: Galaxy Version 05 - One
  • Accessories: 2 open hands, pistol, spare peg-and-ball piece, stand

Blokees Orion Pax is a 4.25 inch tall non-transforming buildable figure representing his cog-less form. He appears once in every case of nine blind boxes. As with the rest of his wave, Orion features an upgraded suite of standard body parts, with sturdier hinge joints and slightly more complex builds than their Generation 1 counterparts.

Orion includes the usual pairs of gripping fists and open hands, a laser pistol, his secondary cannon, and a two-studded connectable figure stand.

• Optimus Prime (2024)
  • Series: Galaxy Version 05 - One
  • Accessories: 2 open hands, Energon axe, Death Tracker laser blaster, spare peg-and-ball piece, stand

The headline figure of the fifth Galaxy Version wave, Optimus Prime represents the young hero's new form at the climax of the film. His Energon axe pegs in with the same standard ball joint that Blokees hands use, allowing him to pose with and swing the blade with a degree of freedom.

Prime's smokestacks are mounted on symmetrical pegs on his shoulder armor, giving you the option to peg them in upside down to represent his flamethrower move.

This deco of Optimus Prime has a pull rate of 1 in every 12 boxes, or three times across four cases.

• Optimus Prime (Secret) (2024)
  • Series: Galaxy Version 05 - One
  • Accessories: 2 open hands, Energon axe, laser blaster, spare peg-and-ball piece, stand

The chase figure of Galaxy Version 05, this Optimus is slathered in delicious metallic paint, with additional printed detail on his forearms, thighs, and feet. He retains the same selection of accessories as his standard deco, with more shiny paint on his Death Tracker blaster and inaccurate hints of orange across the edges of his blue axe.

As is standard for Galaxy Version chase variants, Optimus has a pull rate of 1 in every 36 boxes, i.e. once in four cases.

Classic Class

• Optimus Prime (2024)
  • ID number: 11
  • Accessories: 2 rest hands, 2 grip hands, unmasked head, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe, laser blaster, 2 figure stands, 2 energy effects

Notes

• Most merchandise and a few promotional renders gives Optimus Prime a blue axe, or a blue axe with an orange trim. In the final film, his axe is a Generation 1-accurate orange, with a blue trim, indicating a change during production.
• Orion's interest in the archives is a nod to his backstory from the Aligned Continuity, where he was a data clerk before becoming Prime.

Foreign names

• Japanese: Optimus Prime (オプティマスプライム Oputimasu Puraimu), Orion Pax (オライオンパックス Oraion Pakkusu)

Gallery

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  Original miner body
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  Cogged form
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  Reformatted as Optimus Prime