Transformers Cybertron - Leader Class Optimus Prime

Series	Transformers Cybertron
Title	Leader Class Optimus Prime
Release Date	December 2004
Manufacturer	Hasbro
Suggested Price (USD)	39.99
Scale	Non-Scale
Height (cm)	Robot: 20.5 cm (head height) Super Mode: 26.0 cm (head height, excluding wing/cannon height) Vehicle: ? Cm
No. of Parts	1 Optimus Prime (in super mode) + 2 wing clips + 3 missiles + 1 Cyberplanet Key + 1 instruction sheet + 1 star map
My Rating	Excellent

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Introduction
Optimus Prime is a leader in the best sense of the word, taking point on every mission and never sending his team into any situation he would not go into himself. Dedicated to the protection of all life and the preservation of freedom for all sentient beings, he serves as a role model for his fellow Autobots. It is through his keen intelligence, even hand, steady nerves and endless compassion that the Autobots continue to frustrate the evil plans of Decepticons repeatedly.

Unlock the power! Super-sized Optimus Prime figure is battle-ready three different ways! Change from robot warrior to heavily armored super robot and then to a futuristic missile-launching long-hauler! Electronic lights and sounds juice up the action! Activate tons of special features with the Autobot Leader Planet Key-reveal the heavy Ion blaster or snap out hidden twin rocket launchers! Place this awesome figure at the front of your Autobot ranks to fend off the evil Decepticons. It is going to be a fight to the finish to save Cybertron!

Optimus Prime figure features electronic lights and sounds and key-activated hidden features like rocket launchers or a heavy ION cannon!
Requires 2 "AAA" batteries (not included)
Figure comes with planet map and instructions.

Comment
I have bought the Takara version of a smaller Cybertron Optimus Prime (THS-01). It is a very detailed figure and a good collector items. However, I felt something is missing. As with my other Transformers, either from the Binaltech series or my Masterpiece Convoy, I need to treat them with extreme care during play. Transformers are supposed to be a toy. It is supposed to be fun, transforming it through and fro or combine it with others. Since THS-01 comes with a very impressive Optimus Prime, thus I decided to try this out.

This toy is bought from Graffiti Toys, Berjaya Times Square along with Energon Optimus Prime. The version I got here is a US version, manufactured by Hasbro, branded as Transformer Cybertron Optimus Prime (Galaxy Convoy in Japan). The Japanese version is too expensive for a toy for me as the price double on what I pay for this.

The package comes with a big window showing Optimus Prime in Super Mode. There are 2 wing clips attached and 1 missile tapered to inside the box. It also comes with a Cyber Planet Key to activate its special feature. It also comes with an instruction sheet and a star map. The star map is just a gimmick showing its other Cybertron product. The packaging is definitely interesting and much nicer than the Japanese version.

However, I have a few complains though. Firstly, it took a considerable amount of efforts to take out the toy. It is tied with numerous twisted wires all over the place. Moreover, putting back the toy for safekeeping is another hassle. The second complain will be its wing clips. It is just too hard to assemble the wings to the toy. It really needs a strong adult and not something that an ‘Age 5+’ kid could do.

There are tons of gimmick on is toy. The Cyber Planet Key is one of them. It is required to activate Prime’s Mega Ion Cannon or its missile launcher. When the key slots into the mega ion cannon, it spring open the cannon, turning it into a fork-like shape, and make an activation sound. There is a little blue button to the side of the cannon. It gives a different sound effect when it is in normal mode or in Key-Activated mode. The other cannon have a slot to attach Prime’s rifle as its gun barrel. The cyber planet key is use to spring out both of its missile launchers. The missile that comes with this package is to be inserted into these launchers and the rifle. All missiles shoot out via a spring mechanism.

I have a small complain on the Cyber planet key. THS01 Galaxy Convoy comes with 2-cyber planet keys, whereas this figure comes with one. Moreover, the key has the gold paints missing on its handle. As far as I know, the missing paint job does not exist in the version from Takara.

On transformation aspect, Optimus Prime can change from a normal Robot mode to Super Mode. This is done by combining its wing and cannon to it. This is the best-looking mode. On the other hand, he changes from robot mode into a fire truck. Again, the fire truck can change to a flying mode.

Conclusion
Cybertron Prime is by far the best-looking Prime around. Its super mode is simply astounding and it even surpassing Energon Prime. It is sculpted in good enough detail and come with great play value, especially combining it with Leobreaker and Sonic Bomber.