Hasbro Transformers Generations Leader Class Figurine Volvo VNR 300 Optimus Prime 18 cm

I previously purchased the Holiday Optimus Prime directly from Hasbro which is the same mold, but I had to have this one because I liked the figure and it looked good in the classic colors. I really wish they had followed through with the planned Amazon Prime-branded version of this figure, but oh well. I really like the engineering of this figure. It's a unique transformation scheme for an Optimus Prime figure and is fun and rewarding to play around with. The Volvo VNR vehicle mode is also very accurate and detailed.The only drawbacks to this figure are the trailer piece that has been reused many times at this point, and the fact that the pieces that make up the figure's chest area are made of fragile transparent plastic. Both versions of this mold are known to have stress and breakage issues with these parts if great care is not taken when transforming the figure. For that reason, I would recommend this figure only for older children and adults.

His transformation is really unique too, almost completely unlike any other Optimus or Transformers toy in general, though it does result in a robot mode reminiscent of the beloved G2 Hero Optimus Prime, though the cab is entirely red rather than white with stripes, and of course there's no bellows-launched missiles. Your best bet for a fun and good looking Optimus Prime if the new Studio 86 release is unavailable or beyond your budget, as long as you don't absolutely require a flat nosed cab-over truck.

Let me preface this by saying that there are almost no issues with this one. Almost. I'll start with the pros.ProsVehicle mode is absolutely stunning, because officially licensed ones always are. every detail on the actual vehicle is there on the figure.Due to how the trailer hitch is sculpted, it can be taken off so that the trailer can fit with any other prime that can bear the trailer, and it can also holster itself on the back of the leg, using the 5 mm hexagonal peg there, leading me to believe that it is intended to be a sidearm in robot mode. It can also fit in the hands.Massive amounts of articulation(I'll get into that later)A matrix in the chest, and it's finally a different mold, it being thinner and made of clear plastic.No kibble from the knees up(getting into that later)ConsCab fails to fold in at all as the legsHands cannot open to hold the matrixTime to discuss the articulation.Double jointed knees that are both hinges90 degree ankle tiltBall jointed head that can do a full 360Ball jointed hands that can do a full 360Elbow hinge at a 90 degree angleJust above the elbow is another hinge that can do a full 360.Shoulders can do a full 360Waist can do a full 360At the waist, the legs can do a 180 degree kick at the front, back, and to the side.Toes point down for transformation, you can't really use this for articulation but I felt I had to mention it.In short, this was worth the $60 price point or however much it was I can't remember. If you need a less expensive Optimus, siege is acceptable.

I really like this figure, it looks pretty damn good in both robot and truck mode. Sadly, the hinge joint came broken out of the box, but it's really no surprise as the whole chest area is made out of clear plastic, and clear plastic isn't known for being very strong. Luckily, this doesn't really affect anything at all as the chest piece tabs in for both truck and robot mode, but it's still unfortunate that the hinge is broken. I'd still recommend this figure, it's cool.

Awesome! Excellent condition and super fast delivery. A fresh and unique design added to my collection.

Right off the bat I need to emphasize how great this figure is with a single sentence; I've never displayed a Transformer in vehicle mode until I bought this figure.VNR Optimus Prime is a fantastic figure from Hasbro, it's a unique transformation from the standard approach, instead of the truck bed being the legs while the front becomes the chest, the front becomes the legs while the bed becomes the backpack and arms This figure is impressively-engineered, and if the rumors of this originally being an Amazon crossover were true then I'm genuinely upset that wasn't the case, because I love this figure enough that I wish we got repaints of it for me to buy again.I can't recommend this figure enough, if it weren't for the trailer bumping it's price from a Voyager to a leader I'd say it's flawless, but the trailer is really the only thing holding it back. Still, it's worth having in your collection if you get the chance to grab one, especially at a discount.

This is a figure that I wanted for a while since I think it was a neat collab idea with Transformers and an Amazon truck. Seeing how I use Amazon a lot and since I like Optimus Prime it made sense for me to get the figure. It came as it was shown and it makes a great product. I know there are a few other Optimus Prime collabs but if you had to get one, I recommend this one. It's a great fit into the collection

I wanted this guy as soon as I saw him. The price sky rocketed quickly, but as soon as it came back down, I snagged him. It is a really interesting take on Prime. The QC was good, nice paint and good joints. He is undersized for the price tag, but Optimus figures usually are because they come with a trailer and accessories. I would definitely recommend this figure if you are a transformers fan or even a Volvo fan.