Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)

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 the Cyberverse continuity family.

He will come back. He always does.

Optimus Prime is the legendary leader of the Autobots. He's good friends with Bumblebee, who is practically his right hand bot. Optimus Prime is the best leader an Autobot could ask for, and the worst nightmare a Decepticon could imagine. If you're looking for a hero, then he's your bot.

Fiction

Cyberverse cartoon

Voice actor: Jake Tillman (English)

Years ago, Optimus and his Autobots, seeking to get the AllSpark out of Megatron's reach, made an attempt to send it through a Space Bridge; sending it far enough away that Megatron would never be able to find it. Though the Decepticons put up a fierce fight, the Autobots ultimately succeeded in their goal, the Space Bridge collapsing after the AllSpark was sent through.Allspark Unfortunately, Megatron discovered the AllSpark's location: a planet called Earth. In a final, desperate push, Optimus and a group of Autobots left Cybertron via the spacecraft Ark for the alien world in order to find the AllSpark before Megatron could.Fractured Among the Autobots joining him was Bumblebee, who shared a heartfelt goodbye with Windblade before Optimus called him to the ship.Memory

During their travels, the Autobots, running critically low on Energon, stopped on a nearby planet in response to an Energon reading. Once there, they found a race of subterranean creatures that attacked them on sight. During the battle, Optimus realized the creatures fed off of Energon and ordered his troops to retreat. Despite the planet containing small amounts of Energon, Optimus insisted it be left alone, unwilling to jeopardize the survival of another race in order to save their own.The Journey

Though Optimus swore to contact the Autobots on Cybertron once the Ark reached Earth, he was never heard from again; leaving many to question the fate of the Earth-bound Autobots.Fractured

Toys

Cyberverse

Scout Class

"Bittersweet, but fitting."

• Optimus Prime (Scout Class, 2018)

Cyberverse Scout Class Optimus Prime is a roughly Legends Class sized figure of Optimus Prime that transforms into a half-robot-half-truck thing, also known as a "transformational mode". When he is transformed, an ion blaster flips onto his arm, representing his "Ion Blast" Action Attack... which looks as if he has his own fusion cannon due to it being a humongous, arm-mounted cannon. Optimus also features one 5mm-compatible hand on his right arm. Perhaps he wants to have an optional weapon before pulling out the big gun?

1-Step Changers

"You may not recognize me at first, but I assure you, it's still me."

• Optimus Prime (1-Step Changer, 2018)

Released as part of the second wave of 1-Step Changers, this Cyberverse Optimus Prime is an all-new mold, with the transformation engineering taking cues from the Movie Galvatron toy. His transformation is triggered when you depress a tab on the back of his wind vane and spin the wind vane a full 360 degrees, deploying his robot mode. Rotating the wind vane clockwise changes him back into a truck. He features articulation at his shoulders.

Warrior Class

"What a deceptive calling. I knew it was a lie the moment I heard it, obviously, but it is intriguing nonetheless."

• Optimus Prime (Warrior Class, 2018)

Released as part of the first wave of Cyberverse Warrior Class lineup, this Optimus Prime is a Deluxe-sized figure that converts into a robot to truck and back. He also features a pop-out axe on his left hand when pushing his back after the gimmick is set up. Because of this, he has both no left hand and elbow articulation.

Other promo photos of the product depict him having painted smokestacks which are not featured in the final product.

• Optimus Prime Battle Base Trailer (playset, 201?)

This figure is a re-release of the Cyberverse Optimus Prime figure above, but with a trailer. The Trailer can interact with Scout Class up to Warrior Class figures. It also features a "Cannon Charge" Action Attack, where small cannons flip out of the front of the Trailer. The Trailer, when folded open, has a turret that a Scout class figure can sit awkwardly on. A single Warrior Class (or smaller) car can be stored in the trailer in vehicle mode.

Ultimate Class

"That was easier than I thought it would be."

• Optimus Prime (Ultimate Class, 2018)

Cyberverse Ultimate Class Optimus Prime is a toy that transforms from a roughly Leader-sized robot to truck in around eleven steps. Articulation is somewhat limited for such a large toy, but sells at a cheaper price point as a trade-off. The arms have ratcheted elbows, a swiveling bicep, and shoulders that swivel forward and hinge outward. The legs have ratcheted hips and thigh swivels, plus a knee joint which is located further down the leg from the molded detail to facilitate transformation. His truck mode is largely based on his G1 design but with cues from the War for Cybertron vehicle mode. As such, it looks like a big red fist on wheels. The shoulder panels that sport his two Autobot insignia tampographs fold forward to become his truck mode doors, hiding his faction symbols and therefore allowing this Optimus to be a better robot in disguise than most other Optimus Prime toys in existence.

His "Matrix Mega Shot" Action Attack gimmick utilizes the Matrix of Leadership within the figure's chest. This feature can be accessed in robot mode by pressing down just on his left clavicle, or in vehicle mode by pressing down on the top of the cab. In fact, you will likely deploy it on accident a lot due to how sensitive the button is, especially during transformation. Once deployed, it can be made to spin by rolling the truck mode forward or by spinning the small red wheel on his robot mode side. This causes the clear blue "energy" details to open, revealing the Matrix underneath. This gimmick is gravity dependent, meaning it must be in the correct position to activate properly.

Merchandise

McDonalds

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"Fascinating, what they have become."

• Optimus Prime with a sword[sic] (Happy Meal Toy, 2018)

Released as part of the McDonald's June 2018 Happy Meal Toys along with My Little Pony, this Optimus Prime is a super-deformed figurine, and he features a gimmick on his left arm, which can be swung down to reveal a pop-out sword with a press of the button on his back. The sword can be retracted manually by posing the arm up first.

The toy was available in South Korea, Italy, Russia, and Malaysia. This toy was rereleased in the US as Optimus Prime for the Bumblebee promotion.

Notes

• As with the rest of the Cyberverse cast, Optimus Prime's design is based on the Evergreen design also used for his Generation 1 counterpart, with some minor stylistic tweaks.

See also

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Versions of Optimus Prime have appeared in other continuity families, including:

• Optimus Prime, the stoic and heroic Autobot leader from Generation 1.
• Optimus Prime, the violent and murderous Autobot leader from the live-action film series.
• Optimus Prime, the young and inexperienced commander from Transformers Animated.
• Optimus Prime, the a member of the Thirteen and leader of the Autobots from the Aligned continuity family.

For more information, see Optimus Prime (disambiguation).