#Transformers #Legacy #Cybertron Wanna help support the channel / thattoyguy Twitter: / thattoyguy101 Instagram @thattoyguy1011 We Need MORE Modern Unicron Trilogy Toys | Galaxy Upgrade Optimus Prime #Transformers
the original cybertron prime was a masterpiece, but this is still pretty great. as a kid who never got transformer toys that were actually from the shows, getting another chance at having this guy made me so happy. it’s not perfect, but he scratches the itch, and i love him a lot.
As someone who grew up with the Unicron Trilogy, it is a fine bit of fanservice for us and a nice homage, too. I think the figure looks great but it also has its flaws for me that kind of make it inferior compared to the original one (that I still own since Christmas 2006) and it's not something I would get, but I still think it's a good call that they are thinking outside of the box than mainly focusing on just doing G1 characters. Just like with Hot Shot in the Siege line, another UT character!
A little late but I don't see how it's inferior, if anything the original is inferior, it's giant it's clunky and overall lacking, so if you can reply when you have the chance you can fill me in on how the new one is inferior
I was never able to get Cybertron Optimus back when it was being sold, so having another go at this design was a GODSEND. Really hope Legacy gives us more Cybertron designs.
the knee guns on magnus *are* accurate, they should just be blue instead of black. They're right behind the cab in vehicle mode for RID2001 Magnus, and are used in the combined Super Mode to shoulder mount the weapons.
Ong. They need to bring back the unicron trilogy. Ik legacy is suppose to have Metroplex and laser prime but thats about it as far as i know. Im hoping we get more down the line even if they have g1 mixed into the designs.
I bought this toy as he's my favourite Optimus design. I love this toy. I bought the upgrade kit. I love him even more! Yes he doesn't really look like all the other Optimus Prime toys but man is he my jam! Such a mean looking head sculpt!
The Unicron trilogy was my introduction to Transformers, and I've always loved the characteristic, anime-esque proportions of those series' designs as a result. I wholeheartedly agree that there should be more modern takes on those designs, but I don't feel like this one does justice to the original, or indeed the general characteristics of these designs.
I want a new cartoon and toy-line that shakes things up (while homaging and being respectful of what came before) like the Unicron Trilogy and Beast Era!
While I agree that I want to see some more Unicron Trilogy bois, I've found their attempts so far a little lacking. I think they're missing the crazy factor that came with that line up. Like you mentioned, no cyber key and no flying firetruck. But also, where are Leo Breaker or Wing Saber supposed to go? Hot Shot was okay, but he's tiny, when the original was huge and had bowie knives! The new tries are almost too conservative, but it does at least show Hasbro/Takara have the nads to give these a second glance, because even 3rd party is JUST starting to look at these
At least Hasbro didn’t let this part of the fandom die. They are just using the designs with more modern takes so that they can still make profits. I don’t disagree with the original concepts of the series and figures. But those purposes aren’t going to sell as much as they would for the older audience. Considering that Hasbro is going full kids only mode. Which is really odd considering the price of this guy is for older people than a kid….
$120 Canadian is significantly cheaper then my neck of the woods in the UK, based on conversion rates UK's price would be that of $152 Canadian..... so I feel the pain my friend, anyway that aside, great vid, and couldn't agree with you more on the want for more Unicron Trilogy updates
Absolutely the greatest Optimus prime headsculpts to come out of the WFC line, it nailed the yellow eyes and reminds me of how pathetic ER's head looked with the blue eyes next to a blue face under a blue helmet with only the facemask to break up the blue
It's unfortunate that Galaxy Upgrade Optimus Prime didn't really push-down the price of loose Cybertron figures on the secondary market (here in Australia at least).
Honestly the only insane prices I've seen for Cybertron figures are Megatron and Galaxy Prime, Galaxy Prime in box is like $300(CAD)! You can get Starscream in box for about half that price
The sculpted slant on the armored-up feet is so the wheels clear the ground in robot mode. A cost saving measure I assume to avoid having to engineer collapsing wheels or whatever.
What they should do is give Cybertron Optimus Prime an official Masterpiece figure to pay proper homage to one of the best Prime designs ever. or a third party version from a good third party company will work as well.
I know you said you don’t like upgrade kits, but I really recommend the DNA Design kit, it doesn’t feel out of place and improves the proportions. It makes me actually kinda like the core robot lol Edit: Ah, too tall for your tastes, gotcha👍
It is a significant height difference as I own the figure and the kit myself. But the armor still works if the legs are kept compressed instead of extended and you would still get a good range of articulation out of it
Honestly, this makes me glad I got Cybertron Prime back when he was new. The Costco version where it was him and Wing Saber for less than the price of a Leader. The original holds up extremely well and this is a poor man's substitute for that toy if you ask me. If you can't afford the original this will serve as a viable option, but if you _can_ find the original for a good price don't bother with this one. But I will say if I did have this and displayed it without the armor, I'd keep the chestpiece attached along with the shoulder pads, so it keeps the full Cybertron Prime look minus the mouth.
This is one of the very first Siege toys I bought day one right as Hasbro Korea actually bothered to import a selection of WFC retail toys after a drought of no Prime Wars trilogy.
I forgot Shulk narrates the opening in the Cybertron cartoon. Also it's about time someone doesn't bitch about how it's "nOt eXaCtLy LiKe The oRiGinAL." I like it, and yeah it's smaller but that just makes it space efficient. Though of course it isn't perfect. Just feels good to have a CHUG Cybertron Prime.
Starscream is the only Armada figure rumored for Legacy so far, I hope he come with swindle. Blurr is rumored for the Velocitron subline, i hope he comes with Incinerator. That's one thing that disappoints me about Legacy, there should be an entire assortment from core to Commander class dedicated to Armada for its 20th anniversary.
Imo Cybertron had the best designs, both before and since. They were almost 100% show accurate (looking at you Savage Claw mode), had a ton of variety and most of them looked really good in both vehicle and robot modes. This Optimus Prime looked so dang good in every mode, even if the flight mode was a bit basic.
I would try to give H.I.S.S. tank megatron a chance, apparently he comes up to siege jetfires shoulders so that would definitely make the price a little less painful
0:25 eyyy I see two I own, I can’t remember ones name but I could never forget Cybertron Downshift! One of the first ever transformers I ever got. Cant wait to see a review for him. Also same, it was the unicron trilogy that got me into transformers to begin with.
What annoyed me when he came out was all the complaining about being worse then the OG toy and more expensive at retail. Like, things were much different in 2019 to 2006. I honestly kinda like this one more since I can actually pose it, since my Cybertron one can't pose at all in the armor due to the weak hips. Also you should totally look into the DNA kit for him, I think it's the only kit to make the added height look good in a smart way.
Sadly, if we ever do get new UT figures, Legacy has shown that they'll just be turned into yet more G1 because Generations stopped being a plural years ago.
Glad I snagged this for a little over 30 on ebay last year. No box, but still complete with the manual. Despite the hollow parts, I do love it, although not as much as the original. Seeing this and the original makes me wish that the legends version had a mini trailer to go with it. I figure if they were able to make the small THS-01 Galaxy Convoy, they could have done it with the legends figure. That and a legends Wing Saber.
As far as upgrade kits, I really like (QC issues aside) the DNA Designs kits, but only because they allow you to *shift the knees down the leg where they always should have been* , albeit you have to "mistransform" them. Seriously, the biggest problem with the core robot isn't the proportions of the legs, but where they put the knee. It's in the middle of what should be his upper thigh. The only downside of using the mistransformation to fix the knee is that you have a *tiny* gap on the sides of the leg, but honestly seeing the side of the knee strut move when posing gives me Mech-Tech flashbacks.
Speaking of "kits" I heard that back in 2004 after Stikfas, Hasbro use to have a cool figure kit line called Xevoz, it would've been cool if there was reissues or maybe a reboot of that cool toyline someday.
I got this when it came out, and OH MY GOD I love it so much! I also have Siege Ultra Magnus, and they look INCREDIBLE together! They looks amazing with my Earthrise Doubledealer and Siege Soundblaster, and I’m soon gonna get Lionizer, who will fit amazingly, and I have a sneaking suspension that having GUOP and my upcoming Volcanicus as like a JoJo stand thing would be beautiful!
Seeing Fans Hobby tackle some masterpiece scale armada figures is the most exciting thing in 3rd party in a long time for me. I enjoyed the unicron trilogy even with me being in high school when it came out. I would like more hasbro releases to scale better with most of my collection. Need an armada starscream. And the whole earth defense force from cybertron
Definitely one of my favorite figures hastak released in a while, gaping cannons aside. Funny enough, the store I got it from had siege magnus too but it was priced twice as much as Galaxy prime lmao
I have the hotshot, incredible paint job and the head is great, but if you can get your hands on the toyhax set and the upgrade kit it gets even better
Unicron trilogy is underrated because people don’t understand what it was made to be, and what actually happened to the series. People need to relax. 10/10 all around.
It was literally meant to be an short series, describing the series over a three part show. Not a super duper lengthy show. And besides…read the comics….
Exactly, it's like Prime (*I like the show sometimes but not often.) and G1 are the "only" Transformers cartoons they care about and nothing else 😐 No offense.
For me this guy was a must buy. I love the cybertron series and the original cybertron optimus prime was my most precious possessions. Sadly i lost most of the accessories through moving.
Literally I bought the Generations selects hotshot figure as well as galaxy upgrade prime purely for the nostalgia factor and I bought upgrades for them
My absolute favorite figure of all time is the original Cybertron Prime, I got my hands on one a few years ago, grabbed the earthrise figure, and just got my hands on a full diecast mini version of this figure as well. Now I just need the galaxy pain job of the original and my collection is complete.
There is the Transform and Roll Out Commander of Stars coming soon, it's pretty good since the price has gone way up on Cybertron Leader Optimus significantly, so it's a good alternative
I’m so tempted to try and find this because e original was the first transformers toy I ever had. I also wish they could just reissue the original because if they did I would purchase that no questions asked.
I still love (and have!) my original Cybertron Prime, but I was going crazy for this guy when he first came out. Sure he ain't perfect, but its a really fun modern take on my childhood Prime!
This is one of the few figures I upgraded becuase those cannons are just ugly out of box plus unlike the magnus upgrade set they utilize the hollow cannons to store the extra weapons.
I really don’t mind the height difference the upgrade kit gives but the only reason I bought the kit was for accuracy sake. The panels for the cannons also adds to the completeness of the figure. So you can choose to get the upgrade kit for the cannon panels, you don’t have to do a complete upgrade (spoilers: the leg articulation for the upgrade is a godsend. Enables for very dynamic one-knee cannon blasting action)
The modern HOT SHOT 'really' needs the upgrade kits, though.. I hope they decide to follow up with a modern (I.C.B.M. Carrier) RED ALERT and (Anti-Aircraft) SCATTERSHOT to complete the "CYBERTRON DEFENSE" team.
Never got the prime, my preorder for it never showed, and I never found it in stores after that - but I did get Hot Shot, since I had both cybertron hot shots as a kid - it’s a fav of mine, and is permanently wearing the Cog Murder Backpack, to beef up his firepower to match his Cybertron Defense name
