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Favourite version of Optimus Prime?

PostPosted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 2:29 am
by kwanzaabot
Everybody loves Optimus Prime (except Megatron of course, but he doesn't really like anyone), and of course, everyone's got their favourite version of Optimus.

I'm gonna go out on a limb and guess most of you probably like the G1 version, but I thought it might be interesting to see how many of you prefer another version.

I, for example, am kinda fond of the Unicron Trilogy version (specifically, his Cybertron version), because I really like how he can combine with other transformers, and I just generally like the look of him. I guess the Revenge of the Fallen Optimus can do this too, but I've never really liked the look of the Bayformers.

So, what's everyone else's favourite Optimus?

Re: Favourite version of Optimus Prime?

PostPosted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 6:05 am
by Banjo-Tron
That's a good-looking question man. From a fiction point of view, it is definitely G1 for me, and of the 3 within that timeframe, I prefer the non-powermaster Prime by far. It got to the point where you didn't know what bits were Prime and what bits were Hi-Q by the end!

Toy wise, there are soo many to choose from and I would have to go for these as my top 3:

1) MP-01 - Huge and awesome, I still prefer this to MP-10
2) G2 Laser Optimus Prime, also repurposed for the awesome RID Scourge
3) RID Optimus Prime. This guy was great, and combined with Ultra Magnus as well.

That's my 2p's worth anyway.

Re: Favourite version of Optimus Prime?

PostPosted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 11:43 pm
by MasterSoundBlaster
I gotta say G1 because he set the scale for Optimus' later to come down the road.

But I love Shattered Glass Prime. He looks so cool and I wish I could have gotten the deluxe figure from Botcon so many years ago...

Re: Favourite version of Optimus Prime?

PostPosted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 12:06 am
by kwanzaabot
Actually, I might have to adjust my favourite. Cybertron Prime is great, but Jungle Planet Prime? OH EM GEE. I just got the Primal version of him in the mail (thanks, ridiculously affordable eBay seller!), and I think one word sums him up.

OPPOSABLE. THUMBS.

Nuff said.

Re: Favourite version of Optimus Prime?

PostPosted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 12:49 am
by darkshadow
I'm for the 'Classics' Prime. it is so what the G1 should have been, plus the hollow chest/back of the G1 style used to freak me out as a kid for some unknown reason.

(and I'll be so hated for saying this, but I keep mine with my 'G3 Trailer', Prime, without a trailer just doesn't look the complete bot that he could be)

Re: Favourite version of Optimus Prime?

PostPosted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 2:22 am
by Banjo-Tron
darkshadow wrote:I'm for the 'Classics' Prime. it is so what the G1 should have been, plus the hollow chest/back of the G1 style used to freak me out as a kid for some unknown reason.

(and I'll be so hated for saying this, but I keep mine with my 'G3 Trailer', Prime, without a trailer just doesn't look the complete bot that he could be)


How can you be hated for that? Most Prime purists bought the G3 trailer. I have it and it is beautiful, every classics Prime needs one :)

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Re: Favourite version of Optimus Prime?

PostPosted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 5:34 pm
by Justanormalguy
G1 Prime. He had a great appearance and look and he was a great role-model to some kids. I cried when he died in the movie. :sad:

Re: Favourite version of Optimus Prime?

PostPosted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 7:55 pm
by SentinelA
Let's see

G1 Prime
Powermaster Prime
Laser Prime
MP Prime
Classics/Henkei Prime
Robot Master Prime

Don't have the new MP Prime so I can't rate it.

Re: Favourite version of Optimus Prime?

PostPosted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 8:01 pm
by SentinelA
Forgot: I'm pretty fond of TFP Voyager Optimus Prime

Re: Favourite version of Optimus Prime?

PostPosted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 9:32 pm
by YRQRM0
Probably Armada Prime. Though, not unlike those who love G1, it's probably because he was the first Prime I saw. I look at it now and I see that the animation is indeed lazy, and there was lots of dialogue errors, but Prime was still awesome. The way he cared so much for Starscream/Mini-Cons, and even admitted to enjoying fighting Megatron made him awesome.

For toys: MP-01, Cybertron, Armada, and RID Optimus are all so much fun. Idk who I would choose out of those.

Re: Favourite version of Optimus Prime?

PostPosted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 11:59 pm
by SilverStar
G1 Prime is the best one, I do must say his personality in the others have been modle vry well to suit the need of the show.


All in all I still love the orginal old school rocks. Now the Transfomer Hub Prime I like him, very nice to see more of a facial reaction to his G1 counter part.

Re: Favourite version of Optimus Prime?

PostPosted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 9:24 am
by RK_Striker_JK_5
G1 Animated. he set the standard. And unlike others, didn't hide from humanity but openly embraced us.

Re: Favourite version of Optimus Prime?

PostPosted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 11:34 am
by Grimlock Shakur
oh man... well, I have 2! :D

G1 Optimus Prime and Beast Wars Optimus Primal, oh yes! can't get better than that! :grin:

Re: Favourite version of Optimus Prime?

PostPosted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 2:20 am
by robotmel
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I am a moderist :lol: so my call would be for...
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Full of awesome goodness!!

Re: Favourite version of Optimus Prime?

PostPosted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 1:35 am
by FortMacs
As far as cartoon, comic, movie, its deffinatly G1.

Toy wise, its MP, or Generations.

Re: Favourite version of Optimus Prime?

PostPosted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 7:08 am
by Rodimus Prime
Comics: G1 Powermaster version.
Cartoon: Beast Wars Optimus Primal.
Toy: RoTF Leader Class.

Re: Favourite version of Optimus Prime?

PostPosted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 11:56 am
by PrymeStriker
Comics: G1 Optimus
Cartoon: Prime Prime (mind blown yet?)
Toy: First Edition Optimus Prime (if I had it. Otherwise Classics Voyager Prime)

Re: Favourite version of Optimus Prime?

PostPosted: Wed Oct 03, 2012 8:23 am
by KerisDuul
Even tho G1 is popular i love the way he looks in high Moon Studios games Fall and War of cybertron i thought he looked slicked and awesome like a leader :HEADHURTS:

Re: Favourite version of Optimus Prime?

PostPosted: Wed Oct 03, 2012 3:56 pm
by Windsweeper
Toywise, G1, Actionmaster and RID.

Have to admit I'm not a fan of Optimus. Cullen gives a great performance but I've always been a Rodimus fan.

Re: Favourite version of Optimus Prime?

PostPosted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 1:32 am
by Banjo-Tron
Windsweeper wrote:Toywise, G1, Actionmaster and RID.

Have to admit I'm not a fan of Optimus. Cullen gives a great performance but I've always been a Rodimus fan.

Ahh, so you're the one ;)

Re: Favourite version of Optimus Prime?

PostPosted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 12:59 am
by roBROmanceFTW
Comic: IDW Ongoing Prime
Cartoon: TFP Prime
Toy: FOC Prime


EDIT: There is something VERY appealing about Transtech Prime to me. Here's hoping he gets a toy release, but I am soooooooo not holding my breath.

AND WHAT OF ORION PAX??? I like Spotlight Pax and Ongoing Pax.

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*sigh* Really want either one to be turned into a toy....

Re: Favourite version of Optimus Prime?

PostPosted: Fri Oct 19, 2012 2:21 am
by IHide
G1 Prime, he set the bar and I could go on forever why he was the best.

I also liked the 2005 live action Prime. He did what he had to do to win. Even if that meant leaving one behind.

Re: Favourite version of Optimus Prime?

PostPosted: Fri Oct 19, 2012 8:38 am
by PrymeStriker
IHide wrote:I also liked the 2005 live action Prime. He did what he had to do to win. Even if that meant leaving one behind.


2007*

There was no live action film in 2005.

Re: Favourite version of Optimus Prime?

PostPosted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 1:10 am
by Breakdown 2099
G1. It's why we're all here.

Re: Favourite version of Optimus Prime?

PostPosted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 2:31 am
by MGrotusque
I wish OP would just go away for a little while. I've had it up too my eyeballs with Optimus.