Transformers Universe GI Series Optimus Prime 25th Anniversary Pack with DVD

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Product Features

• The original Optimus Prime is back! Includes a DVD and a graphic novel. Speaks phrases straight from the initial television show.
• It's the Optimus you know and love! The original, die-cast Optimus Prime is back! Based on the earliest toy from 1984, this amazing recreation updates his coloring to look just like he did in the initial cartoon series.
• Able to transform from truck to robot and back again, this new old Autobot leader truly is more than meets the eye. His firing missiles are here, as are his trailer, traditional gun, and little buddy Roller. What's more, the original More than Meets the Eye animated miniseries is included on DVD, along with the 1st few issues of the classic Marvel comic book!
• Bringing the hero to life even more is an electronic voice box that speaks phrases straight from the initial television show. Unbelievable!
• Requires 3x 'AA' batteries, included. Stands about 6-inches tall in robot mode.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001CUUJZ8
• Item model number: 83880
• Manufacturer Recommended Age: 3 years and up
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #398 in Toys & Games (See Bestsellers in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Product Description

Product Description
The original Optimus Prime is back! Includes a DVD and a graphic novel. Speaks phrases straight from the initial television show. It's the Optimus you know and love! The original, die-cast Optimus Prime is back! Based on the earliest toy from 1984, this amazing recreation updates his coloring to look just like he did in the initial cartoon series. Able to transform from truck to robot and back again, this new old Autobot leader truly is more than meets the eye. His firing missiles are here, as are his trailer, traditional gun, and little buddy Roller. What's more, the original More than Meets the Eye animated miniseries is included on DVD, along with the 1st few issues of the classic Marvel comic book! Bringing the hero to life even more is an electronic voice box that speaks phrases straight from the initial television show. Unbelievable! Requires 3x 'AA' batteries, included. Stands about 6-inches tall in robot mode.

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 25 Years of Optimus Prime...Showcased Well...at a Great Price, December 17, 2008

By	N. Palmer "Southern Cross" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

Note: I'm a collector who keeps his toys MIB. Keep that in mind reading my review. It may not apply to box destroying kid anxious to get at his/her new toy to jumpit off a ramp into the sandbox with firecrackers and bottlerockets for added effect.

This Christmas marks the 25th year Transformers have been on my Christmas List. No Red Ryders for me...its all about the Cybertron. Fanboys and collectors have had no shortage of commemorative, encore, and reissue editions of Optimus Prime to choose from. This is an excellent combination of goodies to showoff the original version of Optimus Prime. The American market has been lacking severly in the reissue department. Japan seems to get a new slick encore edition of a Transformer everyday. I'm glad to see Hasbro giving fans a nibble of G1 goodness. Sure we had the 2002 TRU commemoratives which were fantastic...but aside from those you need to go to eBay and get some Takara goodies. There's a reason the knock-off market for Transformers is flourishing and booming. Hopefully Hasbro will finally give us the goods if this 25th Anniversary Prime is any indication.

Back to the toy itself. I'll start with the bad. The box is my only problem. I ordered direct from Hasbro and the box was pretty bandged up. It is made of a very thin material. Lots of rips...lots of white peel...lots of dings and dents...not a straight side edge to be found. I'd be surprised to find an AFA 9.0 in the entire production! I searched every store that carried them and could not find one in excellent or mint condition. Sure...not a big to the kiddies...but if you're looking to collect and keep it MIB...you'll have to look hard for one you will eventually settle on. Again...this is a minor issue and only applies to collectors. Given the excellent layout which seems to be geared to those who would display it MIB I thought it was odd. Everything from the flip up comic, the DVD, and Autobot sounds module is very nicely displayed. They even gave Prime a cool, slight tilt in vehicle mode. You can tell attention was paid to the layout.

The contents themselves are a real treat...for your average or the collector. $69.99 retail is a bargain and the $49.99 it is currently going for on Amazon is a steal. Sorry for anyone reading this review a few years later when the retail supply has dried up and just paid $300 on eBay. You get a spot on Hasbro produced reproduction of the G1 Optimus Prime including the battle station trailer and Roller, a DVD containing the first three episodes of the original US cartoon series...three desktop wallpapers for your PC...and some exclusive Optimus Prime and Megatron character art, an electronic sound doo-dad in the shape of the Autobot symbol that has some groovy sound bites, a reproduction of the original Transformers comic book, and to top the package off...the batteries are even included. It is an excellent package of Transformers goodies. Aside from the Masterpiece Editions (Thank you for Starscream and Optimus Hasbro...how bout the rest of them!) I believe this is the coolest G1 product released since the originals hit the shelves.

A no-brainer must-buy for any Transformers fan. Any parent looking to introduce their child to the Transformers they love and remember should definitely give this one a look.

4.0 out of 5 stars Just like mine --, June 15, 2009

By	Jason Miller "bike guy" (Northern Virginia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

I couldn't find my old Optimus Prime in my parents' house when my son became interested in Transformers, so I ordered this one for him. It is almost exactly like the one I had 25 years ago! He loves it - and I feel like a kid again. Great toy!

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have in the Transformers Collection, April 17, 2009

By	Jena Winston "Jena" - See all my reviews

Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

If you love transformers your collection would not be complete without this. My son has all kinds and he is 10 years old. Every bit of my money and his goes toward the purchase of a new transformer. He never wants to buy the same one twice but this one he wants a least two more.
He has three differnt kinds of Optimus Prime transformers and he took this out the box immediately, now all the others sit on the chelf. Working on purchasing #2 of this collection. I would also like to note that the shipping was supper fast. I ordered this for christmas and received it in a couple of days. I was very impressed.