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.

"Optimus will be back. He always comes back."

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), Erwin Grunspan (French), Klaus-Dieter Klebsch (German), Marco Balzarotti (Italian)

"So are we on for our regular Scrabble night?"

Eons ago on Cybertron, Optimus was drawn to the charismatic Megatron's campaign for change, becoming one of his closest allies. During a meeting at Maccadam's Old Oil House, Optimus assured Megatron he would author the speech Megatron was to give at their upcoming rally. Maccadam's

At the rally, Optimus stood amongst Megatron’s closest allies as he unveiled the Decepticon movement. Though the rally was a success, Megatron's growing power began to reveal darker shades of his personality and ambition. As the revolution threatened to turn into war, Optimus took Bumblebee with him so they could speak to Megatron and try to peacefully resolve their issues. With neither Megatron or Optimus refusing to bend to the other, Megatron declared open war on his old friend and his faction. Megatron Is My Hero

After an attack on the High Council at the hands of Megatron, Alpha Trion sends Bumblebee to summon Optimus. After the pair return, Optimus tells his old friend that he has failed by not stopping Megatron. Trion tells him that he can correct his mistakes and opens a case revealing the Matrix of Leadership. Optimus accepts the Matrix and the title of Prime as Trion’s final request before the ailing bot’s optics go out. Matrix of Leadership

During the following war, Optimus was captured by the notorious Shadow Striker who stashed him in an Energon warehouse. Before he could delivered, Optimus was rescued by Bumblebee and brought back to Autobot territory. Shadowstriker

After learning that the Decepticons sought to use Vector Sigma to reprogram the AllSpark, Megatron Is My Hero the Autobots planned to keep the artifact out of Megatron's reach by sending it through a Space Bridge. Though the Decepticons put up a fierce fight, the Autobots ultimately succeeded in their goal, Decepticon firepower caused the Space Bridge to collapse after the AllSpark was sent through, sending it to parts unknown. Allspark The Decepticons eventually managed to track the AllSpark to a distant 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 much needed Energon, Optimus insisted it be left alone, unwilling to jeopardize the survival of another race in order to save their own. Instead, he ordered the entire crew to enter stasis to conserve power. 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 with Bumblebee's amnesia preventing him from answering Windblade's queries on Optimus's location. Fractured The Journey

Toys

Cyberverse

Scout Class

That looks like it's gotta hurt.

• 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

At least he doesn't look like Megatron this time.

• 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.

• Optimus Prime (1-Step Changer, 201?)

Warrior Class

Everything feels stiff all of a sudden...

• 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.

I have a cool trailer for your little guys to fit inside! Buy me again, pretty please!

• Optimus Prime Battle Base Trailer (playset, 2018)

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.

Ultra Class

• Optimus Prime (Ultra Class, 201?)

Released as part of the third wave of Cyberverse Ultra Class toys, This Optimus Prime is an all-new Voyager-sized mold, and he features an Action Attack gimmick consists of a large flip-out Autobot insignia that is based on his defensive shield seen in the 13th episode.

Ultimate Class

Matrix does not pop out with the effect part.

• 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.

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).