TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on OPTIMUS PRIMAL 

One of my favorite moments in Beast Wars is when they are on the Ark and Primal goes. "Well! That's just prime." And rattrap replies with. "What's left of him."

Ah, Beast Wars. It was crazy, but sometimes crazy works.

Megatron: 'You wouldn't dare fire in here! It might upset history." Optimus: "We'd have four million years to clean you off the wall, Megatron. I might risk it." Still one of the hardest exchanges ever.

This is just... prime

Beast wars was too smart for it's time, a true hidden masterpiece

8:04 The face of a true hero

"Optimus sure learns a new body fast!" "Whadya expect? He changes em often enough."

_"Sometimes, 'crazy' works."_ -- Optimus Primal

Primal has always been a favorite of mine, i really like that he wasnt a pure remake of Prime and was his own person with problems. i liked how he had to gain the respect of his crew and grew to become a true hero. this was a great vid

"Uncataloged bio-technologic Cybertronian DNA detected! Cybertronian Primal DNA acquired and available!" - Omnitrix.

Much like his fellow Beast Wars Nemesis, Primal is the most successful Autobot/Maximal Leader. BW Megatron conquered Cybertron single handedly and Primal saved it in the same way.

The best scene is Optimus Primal walking with Optimus Prime.

1996: Trukk not Munky 2018: Munky not Surfboard Edit- 2021: *Reject Trukk, Return to MONKE*

Primal is what G1 Rodimus should have been, had the g1 show had better writers for the 3rd season. I wish the beast wars animation could be updated. Annnnd Let's not pretend that G1 season 3 was a masterpiece. *runs from the g1 fans*

Primal was the first Optimus I ever encountered as a child and he will always have a warm place in my heart and memories

Well that's just fine!

Ahh, big bot. Always loved him as a leader. Strong, courageous, but had flaws and definitely more human than most commanders (Kinda like Animated Prime). Thanks for the basics.

Your Basics series is like a revival of Saturday morning cartoons for me. Thank you so much for all the hard work you put into every episodes.

I grew up with Primal and have its Master piece toy! Primal is always a inspirational to me when I was a kid. I'm happy that fan like myself always love the beast wars series and OP himself and he was voted winner as well. Thank you for the video.

Beast Wars is one of the best cartoons ever. So glad its starting to get the respect it deserves in the Transformers Universe.

Optimus Primal really deserved the title of Prime. Unfortunately, this also means we'll have to wait a long time before we get a toy of Star Saber (the G1 version, not the shameful IDW treatment).

"THERE HE IS MY LITTLE GUUUUUUUUUUUY. There he is my little guuuuuy. Isn't he cute"?

"Die cast... It's a lost art"

Personally, Optimus Primal has been my favorite Transformers leader.

It's a shame they didn't get Gary Chalk back to voice Primal in Power of the Primes.

Rat trap; we're all gonna die Optimas primal; well that's just prime We need dephcharge to return along with x

Well....this was just Prime.

Prime or primal, truck or gorilla they are both the best of all time. Long live Optimus!

My biggest gripe with the POTP web series is that Primal never transformed once during the whole thing!

I have always been confused about what their actual height is supposed to be. In the original beast wars cartoon the Maximals and Predacons were much smaller than the Autobots and Deceptions. Presumably because as the species evolved they also had to find ways to conserve energy. But in almost all other series or media they are portrayed as being about equal height to the Autobots and Decepticons. That would mean they shrink like Blaster or Soundwave when becoming beasts. Except Rattrap. He’s one of the Rodents of Unusual Size!

Back here after they announced a Beast Wars related movie

Hes my favorite optimus. Say what u want. I just loved the beast wars more than the other transformers cartoons. Beast wars story was killer.

Bro, I watch these on shuffle as background noise for when I’m playing video games. Holy shit! This stuff is amazing! Whenever I get frustrated in a game I just pause it and watch these for a few minutes. They’re hilarious and “educational”! God, I love them!

Finally! A basics on Primal. Thank you for this. 😃

I always hated what beast machines did to all the maximals, the fact that they stare The matrix right in the face and can commune with it, yes the remote never has his moment of redemption with transmutate, it just wretches my gut, that was the perfect character to pull Optimus out of his zealous fervour, I feel like beast machines was simply away to tear beast wars down because G1 didn't want to have to deal with doing something better... It's a damn shame too

I’m so glad one of my favorite transformers of all time has been getting this major love! Thanks for covering him and I hope you do more of the Beast Era!

I saw Beast Wars as a kid and didn’t really notice the hate for it. Probably because I also didn’t see the G1 shows which also means that the G1 throwbacks flew right above my head. I always liked Primal’s original form, meh on his Transmetal form and thought his Optimal form is cool as heck. Really, Beast Wars was a very significant milestone in the Transfomers franchise. It introduced the concept of sparks, energon as a mining resource and pioneered the small, stranded motley crew philosophy.

Growing up, Optimus Primal was one of my greatest role models. I'm glad he's gotten the recognition he deserves.

Optimal Optimus has always been my favorite transformer throughout the multiverse.

Well thats just prime. Primal is my favorite after the G1 Prime. Loved Beast Wars.

I always adored an older version of the first episode of Beast Machines, which went “Suddenly, a munkky races past”. Always made me laugh

You know, I imagined a Transformers Prime origin for the Maximals: In this series, Optimus Primal, Cheetor, Rhinox, Rattrap, Dinobot, Tigatron, and Airazor were protoforms found by the Autobots, who managed to activate them and give them alternate modes based of earth wildlife. But the Decepticons also found protoforms and also gave them earth beast alternate modes (Megatron named the Beast War Megatron after himself). After a battle with the Decepticon Beast, who betrayed the other Decepticons, the Maximals left the Autobots to continue the fight against Megatron II and his followers.

I love how Takehito Koyasu the Japanese voice actor of Dio from JJBA, Deadpool in Marvel Disk Wars, Sartorius in Yu-Gi-Oh Gx, Paradox in the Original Yu-Gi-Oh and Ozymandias, Hans Andersen and Mephistopheles in Fate/ Grand Order voices Optimus Primal in Beast Wars for Japan and will voice him again in ROTB

I can't lie I was one of the fans upset about Beast Wars at first. Then when I found out it was a continuation of the OG series. MIND was Blown and became SUPER FAN! #THatsJustPrime

I'm a G1 fan and had given up Transformers by the time Beast Wars aired. But I caught some episodes and have grown fond of this iteration of the franchise and have much respect for Optimus Primal, especially after this video. Great job!

A video at it’s prime!😊👍🏻

Oh my god is that the Cybertron Crumplezone mold for that one figure?! Of all toys, Crumplezone. Thats hilarious.

I haven't seen Beast Wars, but I respect the fact that this was where Garry Chalk and David Kaye got their starts as "Optimus" and "Megatron" respectively; who essentially became the first recurring actors for the characters, as they would go on to voice the Autobot Optimus and Decepticon Megatron, respectively, in the Unicron Trilogy. While not as iconic as Peter Cullen, I think Gary did a decent job as Optimus; though I think David did an even better Megatron.

Wow I just want to say thanks for making wonderful videos! You are the best!

Optimal Optimus is my favourite Transformer toy of all time. It is the only Optimus themed quadruple changer that didn't need to combine with enhancement equipment or other Transformers in order to achieve its alternate forms. The toy, and the character from Beast Wars were so cool every time they transform.

This episode made me so happy, I hope this leads to the full return of Beast Wars.

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Man, when I was in 4th grade my two brothers and I went to catch the bus with a girl in my class, Courtney, while our main baby sitter was moving. we got to watch this before we caught the bus and it was amazing! We used to pick a character from the show and pretend to be that character in acting out scenes from the show or that we made up (I don't know if anyone else did that when they were kids too or not). It was just a really good time that show. and then Dee Dee was done moving we had to go back to watching Blue's Clues. -_-

Well that’s just Prime

I have not watched Beast Wars in ages yet i can read some of these comments with the voices of the characters😂😂

Optimus primal returns to the big screen with the upcoming live action film

Would love a Transorganics Basics sometime - don't forget the Dweller!

I think I like him best as a Warrior from Onyx Prime's tribe, that was made and named in Honor of the Arisen, the 13th Prime, Optimus Prime. Although as a desendant of OP he too fits well, but how to explain it is the key...maybe Primus made him in fact as part of Optimus and had him come online in Onyx Prime's tribe.

I like how the first Trans Metal version was essentially his first form but *RAD* skateboard and all

I grew up with Beast Wars and was a super fan, collecting all the toys, watching reruns over and over until I could almost recite the scripts by heart. Never much cared for Beast Machines, but Beast Wars was my jam. XD

We need a new beast wars cartoon, I loved watching that when was kid. A unique take on it would be interesting like the take with autobots and decepticons in various tv series. Let's hope ^^

Cheator: "Big bot, how do you rate this video?" Primal: "In a word? Prime."

8:26 "Die cast construction. It's a lost art."

What I like is how Optimus Primal, Rhinox, and Beast Wars Megatron cameoed in The Transformers Unicron series going on right now as Shockwaves Maximal army.

I would love to see a basics on Rattrap, though I'm not sure how much there really is to him

6:39 this hand burns with an awesome power, it's glow tells me to defeat you, here's my love my hate and all of my passion, shinning finger!!!

6:20 Japanese Optimus Primal : you think this is Optimus Primal but it was me, DIO!!

The transformers show was a little before my time I grew up with Beast Wars the Optimal Optimus was probably one of the most epic transformers toys that I ever had (wish I would have kept it but I still have my early 90s optimus prime with the voice box and black trailer

Primal is the prime we all wanted to be our leader

Just one thing to say THAT'S JUST PRIME.

seen the WFC Kingdom, and it changed the story abit for why the Maximals were on prehistoric Earth.

I grew up with Beast Wars. I didn't even know about Optimus Prime, only Primal.

You must do am insane amount of research for this show. I am seriously impressed.

Imagine having a Metal Gorilla guide you to become spiritually wisened Could be a metal reskin for harambe

Who doesn't like Optimus Primals' catchphrase when things don't go right on missions, "Well that's just Prime?"

I loved the Optimal Optimus look in Beast Wars. And I know the showrunners did too because the only thing better than Optimal Optimus is Optimal Megatron.

This why I’m proud to have the maximal symbol tattooed on me

Thank you for this! Big Bot rightfully earned his place! Keep up the great vids!!!!!

Im soon getting a Kenner Optimus Primal, i really love how much gimmicks and accesories he's got. He's simple, but he's lovable.

Top marks for your videos. I'm going back and watching older ones I missed over time.

Primal has always been my favorite, and the Beast Wars in general are the best!!

ALL MY YES Also I just realized that on the Throne of the Primes that came with the SDCC exclusive it has the faces of the other candidates for the next prime poll

Primal's beast machine look gives me PTSD

Thank you Chris for the most informative TF vids on RU-vid. Much love from Perth, Western Australia.

Since it was brought up in this episode, I'd love to see an art episode on those old Beast Hunters designs (the pre-Beast Machines, not the Prime one...Hasbro needs new words).

Another great video. Having grown up with the original series, I was actually a fan of the BW animated series once I saw it. I thought its story far more interesting (and often amusing) than the original concept of continuing the original. I felt that Optimus Primal lived up to his ancestor's humanity, that he was more than a warrior. I am glad both for this video and that he is finally getting his due.

I really like how in the robot masters series, Optimus prime, Optimus primal, and Leo convoy teamed up for a triple Optimus attack against beast wars Megatron and rebirth Megatron.

Been waiting for this one for a while, thanks so much. I thoroughly enjoyed it 👍

I actually really like the Universe Optimus Primal colors. Hope the new Kingdom gets a similar repaint.

BOSS MONKEY!!! 😀 Love this character in his own right. Goes from newb boss to wise, well-learned persona who accepts his fate. Also, fun fact: Ratrap is a descendant of Arcee. He says as much in an episode he was featured in.

There is also an Animated version of him called Primal Major who was bonded to an Omega Sentinel called Alpha Supreme (codename axalon). What's funny is that he and his crew got trapped in a time vortex loop thing by animated sideways who was trying to get to shanghai.

The bat and alligator toy were probably my fav when I was younger. I still prefer those designs. Also Rhynox colours always confused me when I was younger, cause I thought it was megatrons alligator form.

Can you do the basics on Sixshot?

I actually started watching Beast wars a few days ago. So I'm gonna save this video until I finish.

I’m not a huge Transformers fan or collector, but Beast Wars was my show back in the 90’s before and after school! I recently picked up Optimus Primal at my local Target and I gotta say, I’m super Stoked for this line to be coming back out and the Primul figure is awesome!

Well that's just a damn good video! Thanks for the information! You're a bloody master at this.

Please do the basics on Predaking!! He was at his best in the aligned continuity!!

I can’t wait for the new rise of the beast movie especially since Ron Perlman is returning to the Optimus primal role I’ll be honest I didn’t like him all that much as primal but his voice grew on me I can’t wait to hear how more developed he will sound in this new movie

I can’t wait to get this guy for the new Kingdom toy line!

I like "big bot" I hope they keep him around for many more years.