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?"

Once a mere file clerk, Matrix of Leadership 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 willing 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, the fatally wounded Alpha Trion had Bumblebee bring Optimus to him. Though Optimus blamed himself for the war, Trion reassured his protege that he had done what he felt was right and stayed true to himself. Before he passed however, Trion bestowed the Matrix of Leadership onto Optimus who accepted the talisman and became Optimus Prime. Matrix of Leadership

As the war escalated, 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 Another adventure saw him personally carry a wounded Prowl across a battlefield. Matrix of Leadership

"I HAVE THE POWER!"

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 Sometime later, Optimus and Bumblebee were being pursued by Starscream, Thundercracker and Nova Storm. After a short battle in the Grand Imperium resulting in the Seekers retreating, the pair reflected on Cybertron’s current state and how Optimus had failed to account for the debilitating effects that the AllSpark's absence would have on Cybertron. Realizing the mistake he'd made in launching the artifact, Optimus ordered the construction of a new Vanguard-class vessel so that the AllSpark could be located and retrieved. Matrix of Leadership

When the Ark was completed, it launched from Iacon. 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, finding it too high a moral cost to damn the aliens to extinction merely to ensure their own survival. Instead, he ordered the entire crew to enter stasis to conserve power. The Journey

On autopilot, the Ark made its way to Earth only to suffer a hull breach and crash, King of the Dinosaurs in Mount St. Hilary, its sleeping passengers blissfully unaware of their ship's fate. Awaken Sleeping Giants

This unintentional radio silence left many of the Autobots on Cybertron to question the fate of their missing comrades with Bumblebee's amnesia preventing him from answering Windblade's queries on Optimus's location. Fractured The Journey

Once Shockwave had hacked into Windblade and Bumblebee's cortical psychic patch, he trapped the scout in a fake memory that painted both he and Optimus as deep-cover Decepticons who had sabotaged the Ark. Realizing that Optimus would never commit such acts, Bumblebee managed to break free of the illusion. Sabotage

When Bumblebee's group had rediscovered the Ark, Teletraan-X managed to reactivate the ship and revive the crew. As Optimus caught up with his friends, getting a hug from Bumblebee, Teletraan informed everyone that a Decepticon fleet was bearing down on their location. Not wasting a moment, Optimus led his crew outside so they could confront their foes. Eruption

Toys

Cyberverse

Scout Class

That looks like it's gotta hurt.

• Optimus Prime (Scout Class, 2018)
  • Action Attack: "Ion Blast"

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?

• Optimus Prime (Scout Class, 2019)
  • Action Attack: "Energon Axe Attack"

This Cyberverse Scout Class Optimus Prime is a redeco/retool of the figure above, featuring a new head, a left arm with a 5mm-compatible hand, and a right arm with a molded Energon Axe. When it comes to deco patterns, this Optimus features additional paint operations on the lower legs, his front truck details, and his left hand. The deco on his thighs & waist is omitted.

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 Age of Extinction 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.

He's hitting the Energon Goodies again.

• Optimus Prime (1-Step Changer, 2019)
  • Japanese Name: Turbo Change Optimus Prime
  • Japanese Release Date: July 2019
  • Japanese ID Number: TCV-02
  • Action Attack: "Energon Axe Attack"

This Cyberverse 1-Step Changer Optimus Prime is an all-new mold, sharing the same transformation scheme with Age of Extinction Optimus Prime. He also features an "Energon Axe Attack" Action Attack gimmick.

The CG stock photo on the packaging depicts his Energon Axe being painted in yellow before it was omitted in the final product.

Warrior Class

Everything feels stiff all of a sudden...

• Optimus Prime (Warrior Class, 2018)
  • Action Attack: "Energon Axe Attack"

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)
  • Action Attack: "Energon Axe Attack" (Prime), "Cannon Charge" (trailer)

This figure is an unchanged 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, 2019)
  • Action Attack: "Bash Attack"

Released as part of the third wave of Cyberverse Ultra Class toys, this Voyager-sized Optimus Prime's Action Attack gimmick consists of a large flip-out vehicle mode shield in the shape of the Autobot insignia that is based on his defensive shield seen in the episode "Matrix of Leadership", which is activated manually by pulling the shield out from the truck's underneath first, then it automatically flips up with a press of a button.

Ultimate Class

Matrix does not pop out with the effect part.

• Optimus Prime (Ultimate Class, 2018)
  • Japanese Name: Matrix Attack Optimus Prime
  • Japanese Release Date: July 2019
  • Japanese ID Number: TCV-06
  • Action Attack: "Matrix Mega Shot"

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. On the other hand, the hip ratchets can barely support an even wider A-stance due to the combined weight of the upper torso.

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 (powered by the right front wheel) 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. Unlike the other simple-assembly wheels, the front right wheel activates the gimmick in vehicle mode due to the connection between the gimmick's hexagonal joints. Because of this, only 5 out of 6 wheels can smoothly roll unless you pull him backwards or push it down while rolling him forwards, which also activates the spinning matrix inside the truck.

Elite Class

• Optimus Prime (Elite Class, 2019)
  • Japanese Name: Wingfire Optimus Prime
  • Japanese Release Date: September 2019
  • Japanese ID Number: TCV-16
  • Spark Armor: "Sky Turbine"

Cyberverse Elite Class Optimus Prime is a smaller, Warrior Class-sized, less Action Attack-laden, new mold that transforms from robot to a smokestack-less truck. He also comes with a fighter jet accessory with built-in Gatling guns, which can form his battle armor in robot mode. Like all Elite Class toys, the accessory also comes with a unique alternate head piece which replaces his original head.

Ark Power

If Gridman can save Christmas, so do I!

• Optimus Prime (Ark Power, 2019)
  • Spark Armor: "Ark Power"

Cyberverse Ark Power Optimus Prime is an all-new Leader-sized mold that features a completely different transformation from the Ultimate Class toy. He also includes a large accessory that is modeled after the Ark, which also transforms into his battle armor with a molded blade for his left gauntlet.

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).