Titanium Series Transformers 6 Inch Metal Cybertron Heroes Optimus Prime

by Hasbro

Product Features

• Detailed die-cast metal Optimus Prime figure
• Changes from warrior robot to monster vehicle and back
• Figure comes with display stand

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 8 x 9.2 inches ; 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000ELIXEK
• Item model number: 33907
• Manufacturer recommended age: 4 - 10 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #216,077 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Gravitas and the members of the Chamber of the Ancients have spoken. It has been determined that the fate of the Autobots will rest upon the shoulders of an archivist named Optronix. Although Optronix is initially reluctant to accept this great responsibility, he begins to understand the devastating risks at stake for the entire Transformers race. Optronix is given the leadership name of Optimus Prime once the power of The Matrix is bestowed onto him. It is a sign that he must lead the Autobots away from Cybertron, not only to escape the war with the Decepticons, but also to escape the self-destructive war that exists within them. After a colossal battle with Megatron that spans the boundaries of both time and space, Optimus discovers the power within himself to step up and provide the leadership his race needs in their most desperate hour. Detailed die-cast metal Optimus Prime figure changes from warrior robot to monster vehicle and back! Figure comes with display stand.

Product Description

Gravitas and the members of the Chamber of the Ancients have spoken. It has been determined that the fate of the Autobots will rest upon the shoulders of an archivist named Optronx. Although Optronx is initially reluctant to accept this great responsibility, he begins to understand the devastating risks at stake for the entire Transformers race.

Optronx is given the leadership name of Optimus Prime once the power of The Matrix is bestowed onto him. It is a sign that he must lead the Autobots away from Cybertron, not only to escape the war with the Decepticons, but also to escape the self-destructive war that exists within them. After a colossal battle with Megatron that spans the boundaries of both time and space, Optimus discovers the power within himself to step up and provide the leadership his race needs in their most desperate hour. Detailed die-cast metal Optimus Prime figure changes from warrior robot to monster vehicle and back. Figure comes with display stand.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad, and a good look for a young Optimus, August 31, 2006

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J. Decelles (North Chelmsford, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Titanium Series Transformers 6 Inch Metal Cybertron Heroes Optimus Prime (Toy)

This version of Optimus Prime is from the "War Within" storyline featured in the comic books. It is representative of Optimus Prime as he was when he was a much younger Autobot just given the leadership role on Cybertron. The story that deals with this version of Optimus Prime is not the one from the cartoon series that most people are familiar with, and doesn't look like Optimus except for the face and colors.

When you look at the toy in the box it looks very solid, and it feels heavy too, as it should since it is mostly cast metal. Onfortunately its the plastic bits that were fit into this toy that keep it from having 5 stars.

Don't get me wrong, I am not a purist who says a little plastic is a bad thing. Unfortunately its execution in this toy is not done well. Basically the plastic parts are all where crucial hinges are, like Optimus's arms and legs. I had managed to pull one arm off before I even got the toy out of the box. Also when transforming him I tend to pull off arms or legs almost every time.

Luckily the arms and legs snap right back on, so I can keep playing with my toy. Unfortunatly the same plastic parts that come off easily don't provide a ton of support for the heavy cast iron parts, so some poses that should be posible with the great articulation on this toy aren't because the hinges just aren't strong enough. Either the arm of leg will move because of the loose plastic, or the arm or leg will come off.

Now it seems like I am bashing the toy, and I am really not. I actually enjoy this toy, but it would not be something I gave to my kids to play with because parts come off it too easily.

Aside from the poor plastic hinges the attention to detail on this toy is really great. The robot mode, while not being the classic Optimus Prime still feels and looks like Optimus unlike many other toys with the name. The paint job is well done and even has some fake "weathering" to make the toy look like it has seen some hard battles and tough times. Even the car mode is insteresting to look at, and although different from the Optimus we grew up with still "feels" like optimus.

Overall its a good toy for a grown up or older child, and is a must have for any collector, but lacks the durability in the joints to be recommended for younger children.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "Inferior construction, even for an Autobot. One good whack, it breaks in two.", September 26, 2006

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Rapido - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Titanium Series Transformers 6 Inch Metal Cybertron Heroes Optimus Prime (Toy)

This version of Optimus is one of the better ones that I have seen in a long time. I think this figure is from the War Within series, set well before the G1 cartoons when the Autobots and Decepticons are still on Cybertron.

As far as design, I really like the look of this Optimus. The head design and the color scheme is kept consistent to the original to give an impression of the same character. The body proportions in robot mode is nicely balanced, and the arms and legs are well articulated. The alternate mode also looks very cool. The cybertronian truck looks nice and sleek. This Optimus uses the same famous gun from G1 that makes all the Decepticons run and hide. The transformation is nothing we haven't seen before, but in this case it's not really a bad thing.

The toy itself is made mostly of diecast metal so it acutally weighs quite a bit for a figure of this size. However, the metal pieces are connected by small plastic joints. This makes the key articulation points really loose as the plastic joints cannot really support the weight of the metal pieces. Posing the figure thus becomes difficult, and during transformation it is not uncommon for the arms and legs to come off altogether. Getting this guy out of the box also took some effort.

I cannot recommend this as a toy for young kids because it is just too delicate. However, for the fans of Transformers that grew up with G1 or just collectors in general, I really recommend this figure for the great design and cool transformation.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Die cast Optimus, August 5, 2006

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Random Transfan "paul" (MS. hattisburg, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Titanium Series Transformers 6 Inch Metal Cybertron Heroes Optimus Prime (Toy)

A nice chunk of metal, this item has great detail however it makes a better display peice rather than a transformer. The transformation is a little unstable but it does work. A great peice to show off a poor peice to play with. A great addition to any collector.