Where To Buy Transformers Leader Optimus Prime

This toy should go to the right kind of person: someone who's patient, loves a challenge, and likes a good transformation. This is not for 5 year olds, and not for parents who don't have at least 1 of the above qualities. If you don't fit, don't worry! There are plenty more awesome, simpler transformers that I'm sure you and your child can handle. This Optimus is not one of them. (Want really simple? Look up Fast Action Battlers)

Transforming him into a truck for the first time takes a while, and takes patience; bits like getting his front windows out of his chest and locked into his arms, or getting his front wheels to snap into the grill just right can all be frustrating. After the first time it becomes a lot easier, and a lot more fun! Everything tabs into place very well and he's pretty durable, so my frustrations first transforming him are made up for with the subsequent lack thereof.
But even if you never get him into truck mode, he still makes a darn good action figure.

Also, Youtube videos > directions, but honestly that's not news for anyone who's bought a Transformer before.


Other reviews have already called this a work of art, so I won't repeat them (err... oops?). I'm just fascinated that something that looks so awesome in Robot mode, can also look so perfect in Vehicle mode (and hides everything especially well). There's also little things that make him look better without any additional effort from you, like his back wheels and the way they adjust their angle when you rotate his legs.

My only negatives:
His arm movement is hindered somewhat by his blue shoulder-blades and by his swords. Annoying, but not too bad.
Unless you're super careful, prepare to hear, "I am Optimus Prime" about 5x per transformation, 'cause everytime his neck lifts up at all it triggers.
Aforementioned transformation frustrations.
Feet are big and stable, but he's still a hair back-heavy, so falls backward once in a while if he's standing too straight. Minor detail.


Overall, amazing! Thank you to my gf for getting this for me!Get more detail about Transformers Leader Optimus Prime.