Optimus Prime (ES)
| 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 EarthSpark continuity family.
Long ago, Optimus Prime took up arms to save Cybertron from Megatron and his Decepticons, a conflict that eventually brought him and his followers to Earth. Although he and the Autobots finally blunted the Decepticon advance and shattered their ranks for good, victory left them stranded on a world that had turned against them.
In his new role as a G.H.O.S.T. operative, Optimus now serves as a liason between humanity and his own kind as he mops up Decepticon stragglers with the assistance of Elita-1 and the repentant Megatron. The bumpy post-war transition weighs heavily upon him, as do the occasionally-amoral actions of his human colleagues, but Optimus perseveres; only by bringing the people of Earth and Cybertron together can they forge a unified future, and the rise of a new generation of Earth-born "Terrans" might be the first step on the road to permanent peace.
To this end, Optimus tries hard, really really hard, to be #Relatable to the humans, earnestly attempting to put on a non-threatening, light-hearted tone when dealing with them... despite the fact that it smashes headlong into the wall of his natural stoicism and gravitas. He needs handwritten cue cards to remind him to smile. He's given to Dad Jokes that would even give Alex Malto pause. His text messages are overloaded with emojis. But as laughably cringe as his attempts are, it's all utterly sincere. His desire for peace and harmony with the people of Earth burns deep in the core of his spark. He's honestly trying his hardest, no matter how difficult it is. He wouldn't be Optimus if he didn't.
| “ | After decades of fighting, humans have reason to fear my kind. We found that visual aids and cheerful slogans make us less... scary. | ” |
—Optimus is really trying, "Classified" | ||
Fiction
EarthSpark cartoon
- Voice actor: Alan Tudyk (English), Víctor Hugo Aguilar (Latin American Spanish), Alberto Angrisano (Italian), Guilherme Briggs (Brazilian Portuguese)
 Plot details for Earthspark follow. |
Toys
EarthSpark
- Optimus Prime (Tacticon Assortment, 2022)
- "Tacticon assortment" Optimus Prime is a small figure that converts from a small truck into an unposeable robot with just a single step controlled by your fingertip.
- Optimus Prime (1-Step Flip Changer, 2022)
- "1-Step Flip Changer" Optimus Prime is a simple toy that converts from robot to vehicle and vice versa in a single step.
- Optimus Prime (Warrior, 2023)
- Released as part of the first Warrior Class wave, Optimus Prime is a simpler version of the Deluxe Class figure. The action feature includes an axe that flips out from the underside of his right arm.
- Optimus Prime (Deluxe, 2023)
- Build-a-Figure part: left arm for Mandroid
- Accessories: Blaster, Energon axe,
- Released as a part of the second Deluxe Class wave, Optimus Prime is a show-accurate figure that transforms from a robot to semi-truck in 19 steps. He comes with his trademark Ion Blaster (or "Iron Cannon Blaster" as dubbed by the product description) and a Energon axe, both of which can be wielded by his 5mm hands, as well a Build-A-Figure piece for Mandroid.
- He shares a similar transformation with the prior deluxe Cyberverse toy, and also uses the same crotch piece, Ion Blaster and wheels.
