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News Credits: 1646 · Wed Jan 04, 2023 8:58 pm

Man, he actually looks pretty neat.

News Credits: 1 · Wed Jan 04, 2023 9:06 pm

I haven't said this about a toy in what feels like forever, but I want primal. Bad. Lol

MyFigureCollection.net collection · Thu Jan 05, 2023 3:18 am

Really like Starscream, it's a better looking figure than the Bravo version with the flat cockpit. He really looks a lot like the control art, just needs some more colors.

Primal looks great, though the blue on his chest looks like it was done with a spray can, lots of over paint. I wonder if he's too big to stand next to the small Transmetal Primal released in Japan.

Emerje

Thu Jan 05, 2023 9:20 am

primal looks alright

Thu Jan 05, 2023 4:56 pm

While I think it's weird this guy isn't seeing a Legacy release, I want him nonetheless. He'll look great next to my Core collection. I'm honestly hoping Hasbro keeps releasing characters in the Core class no matter the line, they're an excellent way to build up entire armies of figures when one can only afford the occasional larger figure.

News Credits: 6 · Thu Jan 05, 2023 6:37 pm

This is one of the few authentics toys I can appreciate. Kids toys can be good, see! But one question, why does he have guns instead of swords? Thinking like a kid swords would be cooler because they are unique for tfs.

News Credits: 101 · Thu Jan 05, 2023 8:02 pm

RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:This is one of the few authentics toys I can appreciate. Kids toys can be good, see! But one question, why does he have guns instead of swords? Thinking like a kid swords would be cooler because they are unique for tfs.

That's because his shoulder canons serves a dual purpose here. So no extra budget for the swords.

News Credits: 6 · Thu Jan 05, 2023 9:24 pm

-Kanrabat- wrote:
RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:This is one of the few authentics toys I can appreciate. Kids toys can be good, see! But one question, why does he have guns instead of swords? Thinking like a kid swords would be cooler because they are unique for tfs.

That's because his shoulder canons serves a dual purpose here. So no extra budget for the swords.

Still prefer the spinal swords.

News Credits: 4880 · Wed Jan 18, 2023 11:13 pm

While the Authentics line is not covered heavily since it isn't part of any reveals and is not even meant for big box retailers, the Optimus Primal toy did interest fans since it works with the core class collection Hasbro has been setting up in the Generations lines. However, as you will see below, this is not a core class toy, size wise. It is between the core class and deluxe class, being almost as big as a Studio Series Bumblebee toy. We have two reviews below to give you a better look at the figure. We don't have more info regarding his availability since there is no set rule for where figures like these may end up or when they will show up in various markets.

From TF fan France who posted on Botposting.

Authentics bravo class Optimus Primal.
He's... actually pretty good. I expected this to be very hollow and weightless like the other ones from the same toyline, but no. It's the opposite.
He has a decent amount of articulation, NONE of the pieces have fallen off, he doesn't look very hollow except on his legs and a little on the arms, and he actually has weight.
The painting and sculpting are good.
The arms and legs can bend and because they're on a balljoint they can also swivel. The head can only look from side to side in robot mode and the gorilla head can only look up and down.
For the accessories he has two blasters which are stored on his back.
He unfortunately doesn't have his two swords.
I'd say it's a good Optimus Primal for those looking for cheap.

News Credits: 101 · Thu Jan 19, 2023 12:29 am

The hollow bits are less incongruous than I thought. The bot looks great, the gorilla looks great, and that transformation is quick and easy. If I ever see it at Canadian Tire, I'll pick him up for sure.

News Credits: 1 · Thu Jan 19, 2023 4:33 am

I know producing reprolabels for evergreen figures would kind of defeat the point pricewise, but this Primal's chest is like a blue canvas BEGGING to be embellished! Have toyhax ever done that for Authentics?

News Credits: 101 · Thu Jan 19, 2023 5:30 am

Bumblevivisector wrote:I know producing reprolabels for evergreen figures would kind of defeat the point pricewise, but this Primal's chest is like a blue canvas BEGGING to be embellished! Have toyhax ever done that for Authentics?

No sets for any Authentics toys so far.

Not even 3D printed filler pieces or upgrade kits exist for any and those seriously needs them. Sure, those would also defeat the point of Authentics, but some designs are really good and could deserves the upgrade.

MyFigureCollection.net collection · Thu Jan 19, 2023 10:34 am

-Kanrabat- wrote:
Bumblevivisector wrote:I know producing reprolabels for evergreen figures would kind of defeat the point pricewise, but this Primal's chest is like a blue canvas BEGGING to be embellished! Have toyhax ever done that for Authentics?

No sets for any Authentics toys so far.

Not even 3D printed filler pieces or upgrade kits exist for any and those seriously needs them. Sure, those would also defeat the point of Authentics, but some designs are really good and could deserves the upgrade.

Shame that because some figures like Barricade are really good but terribly painted. He'd really benefit from window and door decals.

Emerje

News Credits: 7 · Fri Jan 20, 2023 6:38 pm

He looks pretty good! Its an official downsizing of the Kingdom mold, it makes me wish to see
other charactes and molds receive the same "Authentics" treatment.

Day 1116 of waiting for Transformers Armada Masterpiece news.

News Credits: 101 · Mon Nov 06, 2023 7:07 pm

Here's a video review of the Transformers Authentics Bravo Class OPTIMUS PRIMAL by Soundwave 8084 on YouTube:

This may be the best Bravo so far.

I NEED IT! :-(

MyFigureCollection.net collection · Tue Nov 07, 2023 2:10 am

-Kanrabat- wrote:This may be the best Bravo so far.

I NEED IT!

You might be right, that looks really good and big for a Bravo. Definitely need to keep an eye for these at the usual suspects (Five Below and Big Lots).

Emerje

News Credits: 4880 · Sun Jan 19, 2025 2:56 pm

The Authentics Titan Changer line is still trucking along. It offers a very affordable option for popular Transformers characters at a larger scale with easy transformations. Shockwave will be joining the ranks as we can see from this listing from Hasbro. While it is the evergreen design, it's basically G1 Shockwave and while the alt mode is meant to be like the Siege toy (kinda), G1 fans will see how easily you can bring the arms down and basically make him a lazer gun.

Below you will see photos showing the robot mode, alt mode and even the converting instructions, enjoy!

News Credits: 462 · Sun Jan 19, 2025 3:08 pm

"Transforms from Robot Mode to Nap Mode and back."

News Credits: 101 · Sun Jan 19, 2025 3:10 pm

I appreciate the Authentic line for what it is and some of these figures are pretty nice.

But that Shockwave "transformation"...

Sun Jan 19, 2025 4:19 pm

This is illogical. Shockwave would never do the "Trust Fall" and leave his fate to anyone.

But other than that hilarity (but par for the course of the Titan Changer line, so no surprise nor sad/angry about it), it's actually a really good looking Shockwave.

FInally, wow, the money saved for the box art recycling Siege's must've saved Hasbro a tidy sum!

News Credits: 1 · Sun Jan 19, 2025 8:09 pm

He looks good. But do his knees bend or just turn?

News Credits: 462 · Sun Jan 19, 2025 8:16 pm

Cheetron wrote:He looks good. But do his knees bend or just turn?

Doesn't look like they bend, so I doubt it. This line isn't known for including articulation that isn't necessary for transformation.

Mon Jan 20, 2025 12:13 am

Sabrblade wrote:
Cheetron wrote:He looks good. But do his knees bend or just turn?
Doesn't look like they bend, so I doubt it. This line isn't known for including articulation that isn't necessary for transformation.

But the upper legs are grey & lower legs are purple plastics. So there should be a joint there. Would be mighty stupid of Hasbro not to put ball joints at the knees rather than mushroom/pin joints.

News Credits: 462 · Mon Jan 20, 2025 12:15 am

cloudballoon wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Cheetron wrote:He looks good. But do his knees bend or just turn?
Doesn't look like they bend, so I doubt it. This line isn't known for including articulation that isn't necessary for transformation.

But the upper legs are grey & lower legs are purple plastics. So there should be a joint there. Would be mighty stupid of Hasbro not to put ball joints at the knees rather than mushroom/pin joints.

Yes, each leg is two pieces in order to let the lower legs rotate at the "knee" for the transformation.

Ball joints aren't used in these "shampoo bottle" lines.

Mon Jan 20, 2025 5:02 am

Sabrblade wrote:
cloudballoon wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Cheetron wrote:He looks good. But do his knees bend or just turn?
Doesn't look like they bend, so I doubt it. This line isn't known for including articulation that isn't necessary for transformation.

But the upper legs are grey & lower legs are purple plastics. So there should be a joint there. Would be mighty stupid of Hasbro not to put ball joints at the knees rather than mushroom/pin joints.
Yes, each leg is two pieces in order to let the lower legs rotate at the "knee" for the transformation.

Ball joints aren't used in these "shampoo bottle" lines.

I see. That's too bad for articulation. Wouldn't add any cost to production to do so, I think, but I guess having mushroom joints at the knees help with the figure's stability.