5 SIMPLE Mods You Should Do To Your LEGO Optimus Prime Transformers Set [10302] [4K] 

I’m gonna be honest; as a lifelong Transformers fan, I don’t mind any of these mods aside from one: completely gutting his “belt” area. I’m sorry but the removal of so much bulk there looks atrocious to me and it looks like an unfinished figure. G1 cartoon Optimus always had a distinct and wide “belt”, and in terms of his silhouette, G1 Prime’s body started out wide at the top, narrowed slightly in the middle, and widened out at the belt again, effectively creating an hourglass figure, albeit very slightly. With your modification Prime’s body has more of a triangular figure, starting wide at the top and continuously narrowing until you get to his crotch. I apologize for my harsh language, but I frankly cannot see how that modification looks better to anyone.

I understand removing the wheels because it’s not animation accurate and is more a fault of the transformation but removing his whole battle skirt doesn’t work, it makes his legs and body seem to skinny and gets rid of a major design part of g1 Optimus prime which this set is trying to capture

The first thing I did with my Optimus was swapping out the grey windows with blue ones

While I agree that a dedicated robot mode would’ve been better, the amount of outcry LEGO would’ve gotten for finally making a Lego transformer that doesn’t transform would’ve been bigger than the outcry we have now

FYI, you can remove the two 1x3 plates from the fingers and use them instead of a 2x3 on the butt. Solves two things at once.

I hope they keep going with TF Lego. Want to see Soundwave with all his cassettes.

I feel like adding knee joints that don't compromise the transformation and stability of the figure can be done.

I'm very happy with this set. Honestly, I get making things more true to the cartoon. However, I feel this model is very true to the actual G1 toy, which for me, is more important.

Surprised you didn’t change the chest windows to trans light blue

You totally seem to overlook this lego set is a remake of the original toy. not of the screen character. and in my opinion most of these mods take away from this specific look. Also, you talk about it all not being strong, and next thing you take away from this more. maybe the fingers of your model stay on like that but there's a tolerance in the mold fitting and for some people the fingers will fall off when you remove that 1x3 plate from them. And the wedge plates as well as the 3x1 plates make a big part of the integrity of the truck mode. Lego did not get it "completely wrong" because you don't understand what they were going for, or have no insight on why certain things where done the way they were done. It's mods we maybe could do, but really shouldn't.

What I suggest: you can combine the first mod with the 1x3 on fingers removal step, replacing them on the buttocks so you don’t need new parts

I’m so glad you started this right off with those two triangle wedges on his posterior. I went back a few I was in the instructions thinking I had done something wrong as I got the exact same result as illustrated. Turns out it’s just a design flaw! Thanks for that one especially!

1:30 oh ma gawd jobby's mp10 video, you just unlocked a core memory

Another mod I recommend is not for Optimus Prime, but for his Matrix. Swap the Gray and Orange transparent upside-Down 2x2 Dish pieces for Transparent Blue (light blue). Also swap the Gray 2x2 round plate for an orange one. Then you will have an accurate looking Matrix of Leadership

Good mods, but a major one is adding knee joints. It would make the figure more balanced and add some articulation to the legs without affection the truck mode.

Ah yes just what I needed. 5 Simp Mods

Thank you so much for featuring my head mod! How ever it shouldn’t effect the transformation since it’s the same size as the original one (just one plate shorter then the original one)

Love this, the replacement bumper/belt buckle fits perfectly above the matrix inside for storage. My main issue is how the whole body comes off when transforming, the bit that connects the top half to the bottom half which is the rotation peice just isn't strong enough.

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If you get the speed champions Lamborghini countach and swap out the white for different colors and you can have sideswipe, sunstreaker, red alert and various other characters that use that mold (extra pieces needed for the booster and sirens) sure they won’t transform but you can either have a convey in truck mode or have Optimus doing the “transform and rollout” pose in robot mode

Actually-- the 2 1x3 plates you pull off the free up the fingers can be used to replace the gray wedges on his hips, instead of the shown 2x3 plate. It should work just as well and uses parts that came with the kit, rather than having to get any extra bits. That's what I did.

3:07 NGL, that pose u have Lego Optimus Prime in looks pretty BADASS. Now he looks much better & G1/Cartoon Accurate. I'm not even finished with the video yet, but I just had to point this out real quick.

I cannot personally imagine a Lego kit of Optimus prime being worth it unless he can transform without having to rebuild him. If you had to, he's not much of a transformer! So props to let go for making it happen. I would give up the perfection of robot mode for transformation anytime.

A mod I have done, is add 1x4 plates under the toes. Since the original model has a slight forward lean, and the plates make his stand more vertical and don’t affect transformation at all.

Awesome! I'm building right now. Will definitely do the mods. You just got a new subscriber

What I did with mine was move the ear fins down by one stud and used a 1x1 clip piece. It makes the ears a little shorter and more accurate to the toys and cartoon.

My concern (I am building my Prime this weekend) is from my Voltron build where after a year of the lego kit being in individual lion modes the black lion started falling apart due to the thing pieces weakening over time. I ended up 3D printing stronger hinges that would stand the test of time better. I'm wondering if this will be an issue on Prime.

This was a very polished build, and honestly, if I ever get my hands on this, I am fine with how it looks as it is. When making things with Lego it is very hard to make something that looks very accurate to the real thing.

Just got one for Xmas so I’ll definitely keep some of these in mind especially the waist to stop his cab popping off when posing hopefully when I go to my closest Lego store I can pick and brick(love that pun for a Pick’n’Mix) that 2x4 deep blue tile like you used

I have made some small, but significant changes to me. I added some smooth curved pieces at the edges rather than in between the headlights because that would have looked weird to me. I also added some smooth red flat pieces to cover up the white stripe and it looks much better in my opinion.

Just built mine. Awesome set. Going to look into some of these mods.

All those tios are very useful. There is one tip I yet need to find, for giving knee joints for his legs.

Did you have to purchase a 3x2 dark blue flat brick for that hip mod or is that an extra one? I haven’t finished my build yet.

Question, when you tried transforming him with SleepyCows head, did you turn it around first? I ask cause that's what I did and he transforms fine. :) (thanks for the "heads" up on him by the way, lol).

It's great to work out that Optimus can flip the bird. Very happy with this LEGO set. Got the new Batmobile to build next, which is the crappest of all the Batmobiles (and no mini figures) but I needed it for my Batmobile collection. Do you think a Megatron is coming out soon? That would be very cool.

Am about to build mine, gonna do these soon. Thanks!

The fact that Lego was able to engineer a set that can transform is nothing short of amazing. As far as accuracy goes like at the first vw beetle Lego set made. It does look very beetle like the second one looked a whole lot better. The fact remains these are Lego sets. Are any of the mini figs proportionally accurate? 😜😜😜

The belt is accurate, optimus's pelvis is wide in the cartoons

Got this for Xmas. How'd you manage to get it to sit so flush together in truck mode? Any help would be greatly appreciated 👍🏻

Definitely doing this, I bought 2 so no need to worry about the parts forming

im thinking of a doing a nemesis prime/scourge conversion when i get mine

i have to be honest the model design is wonderful and these mods made it even better,if get my hands on that set i swear, ill make the knee joints XD

I used the 2 1x3 plates that hold them fingers together and used them to make the legs move back because I like having individual fingers

Thanks for these cool mods.

I really like this set, and I love the transformation part!

Honestly, What I want Lego to do is some Disney + show sets, And some more Transformers ones for display Edit: I just want some Moon Knight minifigures and sets

question about the head. What if you turn the mouthplate upside-down and have the pointed part pointing the nose, rather than the chin?

Thanks for the mod ideas. As for me, I bought two sets so I can display one of each without having to transform.

Finally!! I was waiting for this!

Moving the shoulder pads like you said and the bit that keeps the fingers together you can actually get him to hold the Matrix by his 1st and 3rd fingers just about with both hands. So may want to extend the fingers out somehow. I am going to look for a blue glow piece to replace the orange one on the Matrix hopefully

This the best video I’ve seen from ya, too bad I already have something else I want for my birthday and the holidays

There is a very tight hinge joint with technic beam. I am pretty sure that unlike the regular hinge this one will hold the weight of the figure in the knee section

i personally put them wedge plates on his arms, it may not be part of the design but it goes and suits nicely

Thank you for the tips

1:31 is that our Swivel God?

I wasn't expecting you to care about this boy but I was surprised you did so now my day is good

thats so Cool i need one more thing to do these a LEGO Optimus prime

I think replacing the 1x1 angled bricks on the roof lights with the trans yellow studs might fix the Shilloette

I thought links to both heads were going to be added to the links below? am I missing these somewhere?

Thanks for good tips on how to improve the build. I've seen a few head mods out there that look even better than this, so I might use one of those instead. The eyes just don't look good to me.

Anything to make the knees bendable?

i am happy that theres no kible

Thank you for the video. If you have a mail, I can send you some pics of how I modded my Optimus head only removeing the two 1x1 black pieces that holds the cheeks plates and adding one fairly common brick, not in the set.

So the solutions used impede the transformation of the transformer robot? I know it's a novelty but isn't that the point of the character?

That solution to the eyes is a must for me. I can live with everything else, but I just really want something to improve the overall look of the eyes/head

Keep up the great vids 👍

anyone figure out a mod where the waist section doesn't just crumble if you look at it wrong?

Awesome!

I have the same problem with the set breaking in two when I moved the legs. I was just curious if modding it the way you showed would affect the transformation or not?

If you take the shins off and move the socket one stud out, you get knee flexion at the cost of figure stability

Great video

Did you already have a spare 2x3 plate (the one at 0:55) or you were using the part that came with the set?

No knee articulation adjustment?

problem is there no continued print onto the small plate below the eyes thus his noze ends. So glad removing the plate looks good.

how can i make it? 6:13 any links?

Me, who can’t afford Lego Optimus prime right now, but is planning to get him

My only problem with this set is the legs pop of easily which is making posing hard. Besides that it’s incredible

What about adding ball joints to the knees

I think the knock-off bumblebee movie optimus head looks great on this model with some minor tweaks to make it fit with this model

I understand there was a Function & Accuracy thing in the lego, it may be a little inaccurate but some things that lego added for the function, and also tried less pieces and simplicity.

someone send this to Jobby the Hong

the belt mod just looks...bad. the ten miles of legs with no hips is not good. and after building my copy of prime... yeah,, the complaint about backwards movement is totally false. all you have to do is open his legs one click, and the plates will slip right by

those dark blue brackets are in a current production set for $4, the Para-Biddybud Mario ser 4 figure

I know I late to this but if you go by the original toy the tires were on his hips and the belt is more accurate just pointing it out in case it wasn't already

I would suggest to change the windows with identical shaped blue ones to give himma cartoon look

these mods are great!

can you show a leg build with proper knee joints please

theres a great mod you can do where you're able to actually rotate the entire belt section around so that there's no more partsforming

I never even ended up putting the 1x3 play on the fingers

Surprised you didn't even mention the knee joint extension mod I've seen. Want knee bends? Just attach some Hero Factory ball-joint extension pieces, and bam.

Mine has his legs falling off all the time... Anyone has an idea why ? It's just that the hips don't stay connected at all

On the head issue, could you not just move that flat piece that's below his eyes to be above it? It would move the eyes lower, and still be functional in transformation. I don't have the set to test, but seems like it'd be easier than building a new head to just fix the eyes

When i get mine ill be swapping the silver 1x2 cheese slopes on the legs and replacing them with dark blue slopes

It definitely give him a great look.

5:47 I built that Optimus Prime by *I_AM_sketchbook* and it really is awesome. A bit fragile though.

Could you maybe do something for the Ford mustang 10265 please ^^

I'm really surprised that nobody had released a mod to give the set knees. I've just finished my build and it shouldn't be that difficult.

One more modification is that (for me) the 6 orange bolts on the bottom of the feet makes Optimus prime lean forward so I just took them off, and the leaning stopped.

Can't pose it with the gun because the weight of the gun makes the arm joint fall flat 😢 anyone help with this?

I feel like set is based off the G1 toy more than anything, which didn't have much articulation, limited transformation, and kept most of the pieces you removed. Nice ideas though