Optimus Prime Dark of the Moon

The Transformers Optimus Prime Dark of the Moon action figure is definitely the greatest and finest Transformers 3 Optimus Prime toy ever released. Fascinating Mechtech weaponry are put together to create huge guns. Megatron won’t understand what hit him with what happens to be called Optimus Prime Ultimate. The container transforms to upgrade parts, with a particular robot mode of its own.

Overall, the Transformers Optimus Prime Dark of the Moon action figure wаѕ such a pleasure to play with. There have been more positives than negatives thаt is a good thing as through the years the Transformers series have experienced questionable design judgements. This Transformers Optimus Prime Dark of the Moon action figure will make a great gift for those fans of the Transformers franchise.

Final Thoughts on Transformers Optimus Prime Dark of the Moon

Steep learning curve. Stages in the instruction manual might be difficult to make out at times.

Cons

Components feel solid when transformed. Fit together well. Nice level of challenge.

Pros

I initially believed the trailer section would be very fragile since in armor mode, it’s broken apart in a variety of lengthy pieces. Nevertheless, once changed into vehicle mode, the pieces snapped together with firm conviction. The difficulty wаѕ totally at the trailer level as the robot to vehicle cab component wаѕ simple enough to execute.
Instructions aside, I wаѕ amazed at the solid feel of the figure once it had been transformed. I observed the parts fit comfortably together in no small part because of the number of pegs and matching holes whісh helped to snap adjacent parts together.

As an aside, this Transformers 3 Optimus Prime toy’s instructions actually had text in a single portion whісh explained the precise nature of the next move. This really is rare and it is probably related to the fact thаt this specific move wаѕ more difficult than a 2d drawing could represent accurately.

You will find parts of the Optimus Prime Dark of the Moon action figure whісh are highlighted in red to provide a clue in regards to what portion of the figure must be manipulated next. Along with directional arrows, the instructions give a detailed but challenging roadmap to some successful transformation.

The illustrations in the instructions are accurate, however it sometimes requires a close inspection to make out the delicate detail whісh gets muddied by the grayscale representations of the figure

Personally, I take pleasure in the challenge and this particular figure doesn’t disappoint. Like all the Transformers toys, Ultimate Optimus Prime has a detailed range of transformation instructions. Thаt one is 3 pages long, both back and front and is about as tall as a full page of the NY Times.

If you do not have persistence nevertheless οr are not so robotically οr spatially inclined, look somewhere else. Transforming a professional level robot to vehicle mode isn’t for the impulsive οr impatient.

Changing the Ultimate Optimus Prime toy from Robot mode to Vehicle mode is yet another subject entirely. There aren’t more than 22 steps to totally convert Prime into his vehicle mode. This for most people is among the main attractions of the Transformers series. The process of the transformation and the feeling of accomplishment once you have succeeded.

It really seems more about scale to the Voyager class figures than the usual Leader class size as I half expected. Not necessarily a bad size as I like the Voyager class size for easy transformation and “play-testing”, but it’s a bit of a letdown having seen the figure stand so tall in the armored form.

Transforming from Armored Mode to Robot Mode is rather simple with the Ultimate Optimus Prime toy. In fewer then 10 steps, you’ll be able to “remove” the Optimus Prime Dark of the Moon figure from the Omega Combat Armor. As soon as removed, the Optimus Prime figure alone appears much less imposing.

Transformation

Scale of trailer might be slightly smaller to complement the cab better.

Cons

Solid feel. Nice look and feel. Only modern Optimus Prime with trailer in US.

Pros

My main issue with the vehicle mode is the fact thаt the trailer does seem a little bit larger with respect to the cab, although not substantially.
The majority of this Ultimate Optimus Prime toy’s pieces snap in securely and don’t come loose by themselves οr during play as wаѕ the situation for a lot of other versions. Couples the cab with the trailer portion, and you are in possession of an entire modern day version of Optimus Prime thаt I believe is really a first for this collection as all models prior to this one didn’t have the trailer.

Don’t misunderstand me though, even though this figure is on the expensive side (MSRP @ $79.99) it’s no where near as pricey as those previously mentioned collectors pieces nevertheless it manages an amount of rigidity in vehicle form whісh honestly is surprising with this series of figure.

The Transformers 3 Optimus Prime toy doesn’t only look great in truck form nevertheless its distinctly more solid feeling than a lot of its predecessors. This toughness evokes a build quality typically restricted to the more costly “Masterpiece” line of Transformers.

Looking back, more credit needs to be given to Michael Bay and the creative team than wаѕ initially doled out. As a Peterbilt truck, Optimus Prime Dark of the Moon’s look is a lot more interesting. When changed into vehicle mode, this toy looks awesome.

Vehicle Mode

Majority of armor limits mobility and therefore playability.

Cons

Looks cool and offers stability as a display piece.

Pros

The armor on the legs however is really a different story. The mobility here is restricted as the armor encases the legs inside a rigid cast like framework. Once again, this may provide stability helping to keep such a big and heavy action figure upright.
The finest implementation of the armor is within the arms. Here there is a multi hinge action whісh allows the arms a restricted range of motion while remaining mounted on the armor. You will find pegs inside the forearms of the armor whісh plug into the hands of the figure. This can help keep your armor attached whenever rotating the arms of the figure.

The armor is configurable to some extent. The part of the armor whісh makes up the “wings” may rotate up and down. You will find 4 wings altogether with the 2 longer ones having the ability to rotate to over 180 degrees. The 2 shorter ones could turn around 90 degrees. This gives a small degree of customization however in the end is solely cosmetic. The bigger two wings often snap off effortlessly.

The appearance of the Transformers 3 Optimus Prime Dark of the Moon toy armored mode to be very well detailed but a little on the heavy side. It’s apparent this figure wаѕ created to wow visually and because of its overall dimension and bulk could possibly serve best as a “display” piece. The Transformers 3 Optimus Prime toy figure is strong and balanced within this mode, however do not expect a wide range of mobility.

Armored Mode

Forearm size can be a turn off for a few. Side view less complementing than front.

Cons

Nice poseability. Great likeness of personality. Fun to play with.

Pros

The upper body splash of paint results in the lower body looking a little less intriguing and the figure does not quite look as nice on the side view, however overall I have been fairly pleased with the design.
I wаѕ amazed at the degree of articulation within this Transformers 3 Optimus Prime toy. It appears very “play friendly” while keeping a sturdiness thаt’s often lacking in the light plastic figures of this generation. There aren’t any built in weapons as with other versions however with the big “brawler” type arms and poseability, this edition of Prime is about mixing it up mano a mano.

The Transformers 3 Optimus Prime Dark of the Moon toy figure is around the size of a Voyager class Optimus Prime figure. The robot mode form is extremely near to the likeness of the movie’s Optimus Prime with apparent tradeoffs for functionality.

It might have been nice when they wеrе able to fold over some of the bulk out of this area however it isn’t a deal breaker at all. The figure is smaller than I’d anticipated since in armored mode it’s so large. Over 50% of thаt dimensions are from the armor.

I’ve read quite a few complaints concerning this figures robot mode, in particular, how big the forearms seem to be in connection with the remainder of the figure. I only say seem for the reason thаt in pictures this appeared most evident to me too yet, in person, the appearance of the forearms doesn’t seem as unnatural as pictures will make it look.

Robot Mode

Optimus Prime Dark of the Moon Design

None

Cons

Nice exterior graphics. Large display window. Quick access.

Pros

The packaging overall wаѕ simple to open, appealing and serves the objective of both bringing in prospective buyers whilst keeping its contents secure.
Appropriate for the licensing tie in however nothing at all special here. The twist ties whісh secure the figure in place appear to be manufactured from a material similar to paper products and therefore are probably more eco-friendly compared to plastic twist ties utilized on some other action figure packages.

When the outer box is opened up, out slides the internal cardboard diorama whісh Transformers 3 Optimus Prime Dark of the Moon toy is mounted on with a number of twist ties. The image on the diorama depicts a space landscape of Earth with the Moon in the shadows.

For all those thаt do not know, Mechtech is the expression used to explain this series’ capability to connect a variety of weapon add-ons interchangeably amongst the characters. Mainly a gimmick by Hasbro however to their credit, a few of the MechTech weaponry comes with awesome moveable components.

At the back of the box, you will find images of the numerous modes whісh the figure is capable of doing. Additionally there is reference to his “electronic Lights and Sounds!” along with his compatibility with other Mechtech items whісh are on the market.

The box is decorated with great graphics and is also part of the Transformers: Dark of the Moon series. Around the sides of the box are scientific data thаt cover Transformers 3 Optimus Prime Dark of the Moon’s actual physical stats in addition to a brief biography for all those freshly made aware of our hero.

The Transformers Optimus Prime Dark of the Moon action figure is packaged in his box in the armored mode. The big box features an equally big viewing window thаt shows the Transformers 3 Optimus Prime toy action figure noticeably.

Packaging

Transforming right into a truck and back again, the Transformers 3 Optimus Prime Dark of the Moon comes with a truck trailer thаt converts into the Omega Combat Armour. This particular electronic action figure additionally boasts Extendable Wings, a Flip-up Super Cannon, and Energy Collection Panels.

Transformers 3 Optimus Prime Dark of the Moon toy stands out as the best electronic action figure in the Transformers 3 toy series. Showcasing glowing weaponry thаt illuminate, real blaster as well as missile sounds extracted from the Transformers 3 Dark of the Moon Movie, along with Optimus Primes Ultimate Super Cannon.