First In Hand Images of New Transformers 4.5" Optimus Prime Figure

The thing that kinds of kills it for me with this figure are the arms. They make it look like a knock off.

Wow. The arms look really bad with the lack of elbows and the giant grill flaps on the fists. For our fearless leader Optimus Prime, I'd expect more. Seems like it would sully the brand and leave a bad impression. Sigh.

This is not the future I envisioned with Transformers.

That Optimus is sad. So, so sad....

It would be AWESOME as a Happy Meal toy though.

What a piece of garbage! it'll probably end up in the bargain basement bin

is that ? wtf

Look at the price tags in that second picture. This thing costs less than a legion-class figure. Lower your expectations, would you?

There's a review of all 4 on youtube



i'm sure there are people loving these, but as for me, i don't think i will buy any. Even megatron that initially got me interested is kind of letdown, they don't even try to hide his head.

You know what I don't get? Why another fake chest when Hasbro would have made a similar version of the G1 toy's transformation?

Quantum Surge wrote:You know what I don't get? Why another fake chest when Hasbro would have made a similar version of the G1 toy's transformation?

But I think thats the point, they wanted to make a different transformation.

Chefatron has posted a video review of the entire set of the 4.5" figures part of a new generic line simply labeled "Transformers". This video features Megatron, Optimus Prime, Starscream and Bumblebee. Each of these transform in 3-4 steps but have a very different range of articulation from one figure to the next, as we find out in the video. Megatron and Starscream, for instance have ball jointed elbows which both Bumblebee and Optimus Prime lack. The size between the toys is also slightly different though in general they are all around 4.5", which means between a current day legends and deluxe class toy. Due to their simplicity, they are however at a price point lower than even a legion class toy (a toy half its size).

Another very interesting fact from this video is where it was found, Toysrus. This means that while this line may have been leaked as being for value chains, it can also be found in big box retailers, at least in the Philippines, which is the only place these toys have been found so far. We already posted a pictorial review for Optimus Prime here which includes more comparison images to other toy classes but the video below gives us our best look yet at all these toys and their level of complexity. We have also included screenshots of the video. Let us know what you think!

Megatron, judging from the photos, actually looks decent. Relieved that the fusion cannon can be put on the correct arm. Depending on how I feel if I saw him in person, I’d probably grab one to replace the 2013 Legends fella.

Starscream, my boy, is wasted potential. If he had more blue to break up the cream gray, I’d’ve liked him more. Like, the jet mode sucks, but I like the robot. I might get him and just paint the missing blue on there myself.

I feel like they gave up on Optimus and Bumblebee. I’m sure a really little kid would love them but for me, no thanks.

Bee and Optimus are complete garbage... For a collector's perspective, of course. Bland bricks with fake-everything. Great for little kids, a pass for me.

Megs look decent enough.

Starsvream is the clear winner here. Completely articulated bot mode make him posable like a ninja. I do forgive his altmode because for a transforming jet, being an obvious bot stuck under a jet is a funny trope/meme. This will be the only toy for this line to get for me.

Yeah, it's really strange how they went out of their way to add knees and elbows to Starscream that aren't part of his transformation, but Optimus and Bee lack elbows because they aren't need to transform them. It's so strange, especially when there are better ways to do that Optimus and they chose a fake chest over a transformation with elbows.

Emerje

Btw I dunno why people are having a problem with a fake chest on toys! coz Optimus has always had one, so has Jetfire(not the Bayformer one) and I'm sure that some other figs have too

Waste of plastic IMO, pass.

Stuartmaximus wrote:Btw I dunno why people are having a problem with a fake chest on toys! coz Optimus has always had one, so has Jetfire(not the Bayformer one) and I'm sure that some other figs have too

Optimus often has a real chest, though sometimes his abs are "faked." I can understand a fake chest when toy designers are trying to match an on-screen look or something that was designed for media first, because those designs are often more complicated to translate into a legitimate transformation between robot and alt mode. But, these toys aren't based on anything pre-existing, which means, for me, that the less fake kibble, the better, as far as design goes. Hasbro went with a LOT of weird choices for this line. None of these look appealing at all, which is fine, because I doubt they were made with me or any other collectors in mind.

Hot garbage.

deliciouspeter wrote:Hot garbage.

You think those are hot?

Okay then...

-Kanrabat- wrote:

deliciouspeter wrote:Hot garbage.

You think those are hot?

Okay then...

Hot garbage is especially smelly garbage, not sexy or fashionable garbage. Think of an open dumpster on a hot summer day. Yeah, that kind of stench is not pleasant.

While we have had sightings and in depth reviews of all four toys part of the new 4.5" Transformers toyline, we never got the actual stock images. Any image would be given in the form of Weibo leaks. And the reason is simple, there have been no listings, even though the toys are out already in the Philippines.

Finally, we have listings on Amazon (not currently in stock though) with the official stock images in high resolution. These fnally give us the stock images for Bumblebee and Optimus Prime's robot modes and Megatron and Starscream's vehicle modes. Them being on Amazon means that these are not destined to just be for dollar stores and the like but instead readily available at mass retail. This was already hinted by them appearing at Toysrus in the Philippines.

The listings also lists this as the "Authentics" line which was a word we previously saw on the Chinese language instructions. Of course, Amazon tends to list the computer listings as they appear (for instance, all the celestial code names for the movie toys) so while we know Authentics appears in the listing name, it is still unknown if that is the actual name of this series or just listing code from a bad translation. Authentics is not an actual word and could be based on the small logo we see on all Tranformers boxes. It is similar to how the listing for the "Chaos on Velocitron" set was in Toysrus' computer as the "Generations Speed set". Those are two very different names, so what do you call it? And what would you call this line?

Below are the links to the listings followed by images.

• Bumblebee
• Optimus Prime
• Starscream
• Megatron

Now we can see how horrible, horrible they all are in glorious HD!

Seriously, Rescue Bots do the kiddie Transformers WAY better.

They look like Happy Meal Toys and sad ones at that

Bee looks like a Happy Meal version of T30 Legends Bee with a weird altmode design, Megatron looks good but the tank treads make him look like he has backpack straps, Optimus is sad and confused about his alt mode and bot mode being meshed into one design, and Starscream is almost good except for the lack of blue and the nosecone being slapped onto his crotch.

I know these weren't meant for collectors, but if these are supposed to go with the word "Authentics", then they make the upscaled Legends figures have a better bang for your buck than these things.

Why do the Decepticons get elbows and the Autobots don't? Man, Epps was right...


Glarryg

While they're alright for what they are, an inexpensive and uncomplicated effigy of a kid's favorite character, it's pretty weird how the decepticons have so much more EFFORT put into them.

It really seems like the line isn't called "Authentic" since the same logo shows up on all Transformers figures now. Maybe we should just call it "Transformers 2017" until the cartoon gives us a proper name.

Emerje

Emerje wrote:It really seems like the line isn't called "Authentic" since the same logo shows up on all Transformers figures now. Maybe we should just call it "Transformers 2017" until the cartoon gives us a proper name.

Emerje

Or just the generic line without a year. "Authentics" can be a nickname, like "GDO series".

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Emerje wrote:It really seems like the line isn't called "Authentic" since the same logo shows up on all Transformers figures now. Maybe we should just call it "Transformers 2017" until the cartoon gives us a proper name.

Emerje

Or just the generic line without a year. "Authentics" can be a nickname, like "GDO series".

I think "Evergreen" works better as a nickname since it isn't plastered on every figure out today.

Emerje

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Emerje wrote:It really seems like the line isn't called "Authentic" since the same logo shows up on all Transformers figures now. Maybe we should just call it "Transformers 2017" until the cartoon gives us a proper name.

Emerje

Or just the generic line without a year. "Authentics" can be a nickname, like "GDO series".

But so could "Evergreen". And also, there wont be a show. The upcoming show is Cyberverse and while it uses those same designs, it changes the proportions similar to Transformers Animated, and that will have its own toyline. These toys themselves are not linked to any show.

I still think calling them 4.5" as the difining factor is best, since its similar to how one would distinguish between lines in other Hasbro properties like Star Wars.

william-james88 wrote:And also, there wont be a show. The upcoming show is Cyberverse and while it uses those same designs, it changes the proportions similar to Transformers Animated, and that will have its own toyline. These toys themselves are not linked to any show.

Yet. I predict when the cartoon does come out these figures will find themselves on new packaging to tie in with them.

Emerje

It kinda feels like they didn't know what they wanted with this line. With Bee and Prime it's oer-simplified transformation with little to no articulation. Than with Megs and Scream, you got easy transformations, but ball joints on pretty much everything but the head. So what gives with this?

Me Grimlock King wrote:They look like Happy Meal Toys and sad ones at that

These look waaaaaaaaaay better than a happy meal toy.



And happy meal toys havent transformed for years now, just solid plastic bricks

I'd be all over these figures if they were 2$ Happy Meal toys.

But at the 15/20$ deluxe price point? Nope.

Via Hasbro directly, and the part of their website that caters to media and investors, we have their new Corporate Social Responsibility report for the year 2018 - and along with all the various ways in which the company is pledging its commitments, we also have another look at some fairly small and low resolution renders of the Transformers Authentics character models for Bumblebee, Grimlock, Starscream and Megatron!

We've seen some of these already under the 'evergreen' nickname, but this is probably our best look yet, so check them out below. Also, head here to read more on the 113 page document from Hasbro, if that is up your alley.

I've said it before, I'll say it again: Absolutely in love with these designs

Well, love 'em or not, Screamer will be mine. The artwork is sweet.

Va'al wrote:

If only Hasbro had designed PotP Starscream after this "Evergreen"/"Authentics" design instead. It would have been a smash hit, I'm certain.

It kinda looks like RID Starscream

Sunstar wrote:Well, love 'em or not, Screamer will be mine. The artwork is sweet.

I will wait until there are better toys based on these designs which may or may not happen since these designs werent really made with specific toys in mind)

A nice design for Starscream for sure, but I'm more curious about Megatron and Grimlock, since I fear that this line might be similar to the "Classic" one, and those two, well, s**ked a bit in that one.

After the renders we recently saw in our news cycle, we now have the official stock images again (first seen here) - and listings, though not actually in stock - on the US side of the market for the latest toyline from Hasbro: Transformers Authentics. Coming directly onto the HasbroToyShop website, and priced each at $4.99, Optimus Prime, Megatron, Bumblebee, and Starscream can be seen though not ordered, and we get a better description of the figures.

Check them out below, look at our previous coverage of some of the figures here, and join the discussion!

Transformers Authentics figures feature popular Transformers characters at a 4.5-inch scale. Experience the excitement of Transformers conversion play with this Transformers Authentics Optimus Prime figure. It changes from robot mode to truck mode and back in just 4 easy steps. Choose a side and collect other Transformers Authentics figures to stage epic Autobot vs. Decepticon battles (each sold separately. Subject to availability).

Optimus Prime is the legendary leader of the Autobots known for his wisdom, courage, and strength on the battlefield. He fights to protect the freedom of all beings in the universe, ensuring his friends and allies are safe from evil Decepticons.

Transformers Authentics figures bring the exciting conversion play you can come to expect from a Transformers figure. Transformers Authentics figures are a great way to start any Transformers collection.[/quote]

Bumblebee is a heroic Autobot scout who’s always ready to fight for the safety of his friends and fellow Autobots. He’s one of the most loyal bots out there, so his allies know they can count on Bumblebee to be there when they need him.

Megatron is the evil leader of the Decepticons. He will do anything to increase his personal power and the strength of the bots on his side. Megatron is ruthless and serves no one but himself, and believes that one day he will rule the universe.

Starscream is the treacherous Decepticon second-in-command. He believes himself to be the only bot in the universe capable of leading the Decepticons to victory over the Autobots. Starscream is thus always looking to remove Megatron from his throne.

If I ever find them in the wild, I'd like at least Megatron. He look neat.

Bee and Optimus just look sad in both modes while Starscream transform like one of those matchbox car. Pathetic.

Technically they aren't listed on HTS yet, the links from those product pages are all bad.

At least they've finally confirmed that the line is in fact called "Transformers Authentics".

Emerje

Emerje wrote:
At least they've finally confirmed that the line is in fact called "Transformers Authentics".

Emerje

They call this like "Authentic" because they want to assure us those are official Transformers, not Dollar Store KOs.

they war far worse than those voyager size walgreens exclusives with no knee joints

Soon after the recent appearance of the Authentics 4.5" toys on HTS, finally confirming the name of this series, Hasbro now updates their online database to include two new additions to the line we were unaware of thus far. They are none other than Bumblebee and Optimus Prime but in a 7 inch scale. This 7" class also features Grimlock, and he can be found below as well along with their product descriptions which specify that Bumblebee and Optimus convert in 4 steps (that info is erroneously left out of Grimlock's description). Like the 4.5" toys, these are based on the Evergreen designs. While they are new toys, both Optimus and Bumblebee seem to be upscaled versions of those same toys with added articulation. You can see images of the 4.5" toys here for comparison to these 7" toys.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Transformers Authentics figures feature popular Transformers characters at a 7-inch scale. Experience the excitement of Transformers conversion play with this Transformers Authentics Bumblebee figure. It changes from robot mode to sports car mode and back in just 4 easy steps. Choose a side and collect other Transformers Authentics figures to stage epic Autobot vs. Decepticon battles (each sold separately. Subject to availability).

Bumblebee is a heroic Autobot scout who’s always ready to fight for the safety of his friends and fellow Autobots. He’s one of the most loyal bots out there, so his allies know they can count on Bumblebee to be there when they need him.

Transformers Authentics figures bring the exciting conversion play you can come to expect from a Transformers figure. Transformers Authentics figures are a great way to start any Transformers collection.

• Includes: figure

• Transformers Authentics figure
• Choose your side: the heroic Autobots or the evil Decepticons
• Awesome Transformers converting action
• Convert from robot mode to sports car mode in 4 steps
• Drive circles around the Decepticons with the Autobot Scout Bumblebee

• Figure scale: 7 inches

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Transformers Authentics figures feature popular Transformers characters at a 7-inch scale. Experience the excitement of Transformers conversion play with this Transformers Authentics Optimus Prime figure. It changes from robot mode to truck mode and back in just 4 easy steps. Choose a side and collect other Transformers Authentics figures to stage epic Autobot vs. Decepticon battles (each sold separately. Subject to availability).

Optimus Prime is the legendary leader of the Autobots. He is known for his wisdom, courage, and strength on the battlefield. He fights to protect the freedom of all beings in the universe, ensuring his friends and allies are safe from evil Decepticons.

Transformers Authentics figures bring the exciting conversion play you can come to expect from a Transformers figure. Transformers Authentics figures are a great way to start any Transformers collection.

• Includes: figure

• Transformers Authentics figure
• Choose your side: the heroic Autobots or the evil Decepticons
• Awesome Transformers converting action
• Convert from robot mode to truck mode in 4 steps
• Lead the Autobots with Optimus Prime

• Figure scale: 7 inches

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Transformers Authentics figures feature popular Transformers characters at a 7-inch scale. Experience the excitement of Transformers conversion play with this Transformers Authentics Grimlock figure. It changes from robot mode to Dinobot mode and back in just 7 easy steps. Choose a side and collect other Transformers Authentics figures to stage epic Autobot vs. Decepticon battles (each sold separately. Subject to availability).

Grimlock is the powerful leader of the Dinobots. He is one of the strongest bots in the universe. When battling Decepticons, he prefers to let his feet, teeth, and tail do the talking. When Grimlock unleashed, no Decepticon can stop him!

Transformers Authentics figures bring the exciting conversion play you can come to expect from a Transformers figure. Transformers Authentics figures are a great way to start any Transformers collection.

• Includes: figure

• Transformers Authentics figure
• Choose your side: the heroic Autobots or the evil Decepticons
• Awesome Transformers converting action
• Convert from robot mode to Dinobot mode in steps
• Stomp Decepticons with the Dinobot Leader Grimlock

• Figure scale: 7 inches

These will probably be the best figures of 2018

They gave Bee elbow joints but no proper hip joints? Prime looks no better than his smaller form did. I guess Grimlock looks okay, but man does he really need more paint!

Those 7" versions of Bee and Optimus are still ugly asfak, but just giving them elbows is a great improvements that make the toys worthwhile. And those are better than the RiD and Movie 3 steps. That Grimlock also look pretty boss. Ironically better looking than the horrid PotP version!

If I ever see one in the wild, I may pick one up. Then, I'll get some painting practice.