TFCC Magazine #49 "More Than Meets The Eye" Hero Optimus Prime Bio
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The official Transformers Collectors' Club has posted the bio for "Hero" Optimus Prime from the upcoming issue of their club magazine issue #49. Check out his "More Than Meets The Eye" bio below. This issue will also launch their new "Beast Wars Shattered Glass" story featuring Ultra Mammoth and crew.
In his home universe, "Hero" Optimus Prime was the sworn protector of Earth and its super energy source, forestonite. Along with fellow Autobots Electro and Volt, and the human boy Junpei, the Autobot Leader was able to repel Megatron and the Decepticons' attack. Although Megatron promised he would return to conquer not just the Earth but the entirety of the Milky Way galaxy, Prime stood vigilant, ready to thwart him at every turn!
Following the theft of the Rarefied Energon from the Classics Universe, chaos spread and soon found its way across the multiverse, threatening existence everywhere. Optimus Prime was selected by certain members of TransTech to leave his universe and travel to Axiom Nexus to be inducted into the newly formed group known as The Convoy - a collective of high-ranking Autobots from across the multiverse.
Credit(s): TFCC
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Re: TFCC Magazine #49 "More Than Meets The Eye" Hero Optimus Prime Bio (1454324)
Posted by Mindmaster on January 11th, 2013 @ 8:57pm CST
Loving that artwork. But isn't Hero Optimus supposed to be Generation 1 rebuilt in the original Generation 2 line back in the late 80's/early 90's?
Posted by Mindmaster on January 11th, 2013 @ 8:57pm CST
TFCC wrote:...group known as The Convoy - a collective of high-ranking Autobots from across the multiverse.
Well played, FunPub...
Loving that artwork. But isn't Hero Optimus supposed to be Generation 1 rebuilt in the original Generation 2 line back in the late 80's/early 90's?
Re: TFCC Magazine #49 "More Than Meets The Eye" Hero Optimus Prime Bio (1454336)
Posted by Rated X on January 11th, 2013 @ 9:20pm CST
Posted by Rated X on January 11th, 2013 @ 9:20pm CST
Looks like someone parted out Botcon Thunderclash's legs and put them on a G1 prime. 
Re: TFCC Magazine #49 "More Than Meets The Eye" Hero Optimus Prime Bio (1454340)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 11th, 2013 @ 9:29pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on January 11th, 2013 @ 9:29pm CST
HOLY COW! 
This is G2 Convoy from the G-2 "The New Battle!!" manga one-shot story!!
This is G2 Convoy from the G-2 "The New Battle!!" manga one-shot story!!Open mouth, insert foot, eh X?Rated X wrote:Looks like someone parted out Botcon Thunderclash's legs and put them on a G1 prime.
Re: TFCC Magazine #49 "More Than Meets The Eye" Hero Optimus Prime Bio (1454342)
Posted by MINDVVIPE on January 11th, 2013 @ 9:37pm CST
OOOHH SNAP! Haha... I used to have this figure... loved it. Was one of the best G2 figures in my collection.
Posted by MINDVVIPE on January 11th, 2013 @ 9:37pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:HOLY COW!Open mouth, insert foot, eh X?Rated X wrote:Looks like someone parted out Botcon Thunderclash's legs and put them on a G1 prime.
OOOHH SNAP! Haha... I used to have this figure... loved it. Was one of the best G2 figures in my collection.
Re: TFCC Magazine #49 "More Than Meets The Eye" Hero Optimus Prime Bio (1454361)
Posted by Bumblevivisector on January 11th, 2013 @ 10:23pm CST
Posted by Bumblevivisector on January 11th, 2013 @ 10:23pm CST
REALLY mixed feelings about this one: Nerfmaster Optimus was the first new (to the states) mold in G2 that I decided to never bother with...but it was also (sort of) the last Optimus body we see in the awesome G2 comic (canonize Alignment already!) so I do have a softer spot for this design that any other toy I have no intention of ever owning.
Cool as the pic is, I do sort of agree with X that the artist's unflattening of the chest somehow makes it look like an Optimus who put on the wrong trousers just before his tour of the multiverse; yes, it's an improvement, as was Senior's redesign, but that is the weird effect. Still, I'm sure he'll be a credit to the council.
Cool as the pic is, I do sort of agree with X that the artist's unflattening of the chest somehow makes it look like an Optimus who put on the wrong trousers just before his tour of the multiverse; yes, it's an improvement, as was Senior's redesign, but that is the weird effect. Still, I'm sure he'll be a credit to the council.
Re: TFCC Magazine #49 "More Than Meets The Eye" Hero Optimus Prime Bio (1454368)
Posted by RAcast on January 11th, 2013 @ 10:47pm CST
Posted by RAcast on January 11th, 2013 @ 10:47pm CST
That art is awesome! 
I was just fiddling with Hero Optimus the other day whilst shuffling around my (small and cramped) G2 autobots display. 
Such a great mold!
I was just fiddling with Hero Optimus the other day whilst shuffling around my (small and cramped) G2 autobots display. Such a great mold!
Re: TFCC Magazine #49 "More Than Meets The Eye" Hero Optimus Prime Bio (1454377)
Posted by Flashwave on January 11th, 2013 @ 11:10pm CST
But you actually pose an interesting question there, inadvertintly. Is FunPub gonna cannonize the Hero Prime repaint from HTS, or are we to expect now a Botcon release of the Rodimus (thunderclash's) mold of him, because the similarites are really not far off...
Posted by Flashwave on January 11th, 2013 @ 11:10pm CST
Rated X wrote:Looks like someone parted out Botcon Thunderclash's legs and put them on a G1 prime.
But you actually pose an interesting question there, inadvertintly. Is FunPub gonna cannonize the Hero Prime repaint from HTS, or are we to expect now a Botcon release of the Rodimus (thunderclash's) mold of him, because the similarites are really not far off...
Re: TFCC Magazine #49 "More Than Meets The Eye" Hero Optimus Prime Bio (1454379)
Posted by Mindmaster on January 11th, 2013 @ 11:13pm CST
Only similarities I see are the legs and a teenee little bit of the truck. Other than that, Energon Rodimus as Hero Prime wouldn't look real good...
Posted by Mindmaster on January 11th, 2013 @ 11:13pm CST
Flashwave wrote:Rated X wrote:Looks like someone parted out Botcon Thunderclash's legs and put them on a G1 prime.
But you actually pose an interesting question there, inadvertintly. Is FunPub gonna cannonize the Hero Prime repaint from HTS, or are we to expect now a Botcon release of the Rodimus (thunderclash's) mold of him, because the similarites are really not far off...
Only similarities I see are the legs and a teenee little bit of the truck. Other than that, Energon Rodimus as Hero Prime wouldn't look real good...
Re: TFCC Magazine #49 "More Than Meets The Eye" Hero Optimus Prime Bio (1454392)
Posted by Rated X on January 12th, 2013 @ 12:39am CST
Wow, thats a real figure ??? Im learning G2 one figure at a time. Im not a big fan of the fake cab windows on his chest just for the sake of looking G1.
Posted by Rated X on January 12th, 2013 @ 12:39am CST
Sabrblade wrote:HOLY COW!Open mouth, insert foot, eh X?Rated X wrote:Looks like someone parted out Botcon Thunderclash's legs and put them on a G1 prime.
Wow, thats a real figure ??? Im learning G2 one figure at a time. Im not a big fan of the fake cab windows on his chest just for the sake of looking G1.
Re: TFCC Magazine #49 "More Than Meets The Eye" Hero Optimus Prime Bio (1454394)
Posted by RAcast on January 12th, 2013 @ 12:51am CST
G2 Laser Optimus and Hero Optimus are both that way.
They look great, and that's all that matters to me! You should really check out the G2 line more, there were a ton of pretty great (and oddball) figures! For example, remember that Generations giftset with the redeco of RtS Prime, Jazz, legends Thundercracker, and legends Motormaster? Jazz's deco is of course inspired by G2 Jazz. Prime's deco is the unreleased redeco of this guy here! G2 "Combat Hero" Optimus Prime was to be a blue and red redeco of Hero Optimus Prime. 
Posted by RAcast on January 12th, 2013 @ 12:51am CST
Rated X wrote:Sabrblade wrote:HOLY COW!Open mouth, insert foot, eh X?Rated X wrote:Looks like someone parted out Botcon Thunderclash's legs and put them on a G1 prime.
Wow, thats a real figure ??? Im learning G2 one figure at a time. Im not a big fan of the fake cab windows on his chest just for the sake of looking G1.
G2 Laser Optimus and Hero Optimus are both that way.
They look great, and that's all that matters to me! You should really check out the G2 line more, there were a ton of pretty great (and oddball) figures! For example, remember that Generations giftset with the redeco of RtS Prime, Jazz, legends Thundercracker, and legends Motormaster? Jazz's deco is of course inspired by G2 Jazz. Prime's deco is the unreleased redeco of this guy here! G2 "Combat Hero" Optimus Prime was to be a blue and red redeco of Hero Optimus Prime.
Re: TFCC Magazine #49 "More Than Meets The Eye" Hero Optimus Prime Bio (1454403)
Posted by MINDVVIPE on January 12th, 2013 @ 1:19am CST
Posted by MINDVVIPE on January 12th, 2013 @ 1:19am CST
On the subject of G2 figures, you guys can keep your PRIME Dreadwing, can't beat the G2 version 
(The right one... the Left I call Darkwind)
(The right one... the Left I call Darkwind)
Re: TFCC Magazine #49 "More Than Meets The Eye" Hero Optimus Prime Bio (1454407)
Posted by Burn on January 12th, 2013 @ 2:01am CST
Posted by Burn on January 12th, 2013 @ 2:01am CST
Wasn't really a big fan of that mold, good idea, but there's a couple of points that break easily (legs, arms clips).
"Darkwind" however is a great mold and a great inspiration for Energon Starscream.
"Darkwind" however is a great mold and a great inspiration for Energon Starscream.
Re: TFCC Magazine #49 "More Than Meets The Eye" Hero Optimus Prime Bio (1454416)
Posted by robotmel on January 12th, 2013 @ 4:35am CST
Who is that little fella to the left? I have seen him before but unsure who he is/was and what series did he come from?
Also has he been repainted elsewhere and as whom? (I dont ask for much me! )
From that picture, he looks really well articulated in all areas which is what I love from a Transformer, the more the better!
Posted by robotmel on January 12th, 2013 @ 4:35am CST
Who is that little fella to the left? I have seen him before but unsure who he is/was and what series did he come from?
Also has he been repainted elsewhere and as whom? (I dont ask for much me!
)From that picture, he looks really well articulated in all areas which is what I love from a Transformer, the more the better!
Re: TFCC Magazine #49 "More Than Meets The Eye" Hero Optimus Prime Bio (1454425)
Posted by Flashwave on January 12th, 2013 @ 7:41am CST
Perhaps you saw him in green? That's thesame mold that gave us the RID Smokejumper/Dread figures at Target.
Posted by Flashwave on January 12th, 2013 @ 7:41am CST
robotmel wrote:
Who is that little fella to the left? I have seen him before but unsure who he is/was and what series did he come from?
Also has he been repainted elsewhere and as whom? (I dont ask for much me!
From that picture, he looks really well articulated in all areas which is what I love from a Transformer, the more the better!
Perhaps you saw him in green? That's thesame mold that gave us the RID Smokejumper/Dread figures at Target.
Re: TFCC Magazine #49 "More Than Meets The Eye" Hero Optimus Prime Bio (1454445)
Posted by RAcast on January 12th, 2013 @ 9:54am CST
And of course it's the inspiration for Energon Starscream and Cybertron Thundercracker/Skywarp. Of course you could argue for the sake of G2's Cyberjets in general too, more in the latter case than the former.
Posted by RAcast on January 12th, 2013 @ 9:54am CST
Flashwave wrote:robotmel wrote:
Who is that little fella to the left? I have seen him before but unsure who he is/was and what series did he come from?
Also has he been repainted elsewhere and as whom? (I dont ask for much me!
From that picture, he looks really well articulated in all areas which is what I love from a Transformer, the more the better!
Perhaps you saw him in green? That's thesame mold that gave us the RID Smokejumper/Dread figures at Target.
And of course it's the inspiration for Energon Starscream and Cybertron Thundercracker/Skywarp. Of course you could argue for the sake of G2's Cyberjets in general too, more in the latter case than the former.
Re: TFCC Magazine #49 "More Than Meets The Eye" Hero Optimus Prime Bio (1454453)
Posted by AdamPrime on January 12th, 2013 @ 10:24am CST
Posted by AdamPrime on January 12th, 2013 @ 10:24am CST
In my eyes, this is the best Optimus ever. 
He turns into a badass missile transport thing instead of a pansy truck, has his name/rank splashed across his chest to remind you who's boss, and he's wearing awesome pants. And that missile really flew - if you smashed those bellows for all you were worth.
He turns into a badass missile transport thing instead of a pansy truck, has his name/rank splashed across his chest to remind you who's boss, and he's wearing awesome pants. And that missile really flew - if you smashed those bellows for all you were worth.
Re: TFCC Magazine #49 "More Than Meets The Eye" Hero Optimus Prime Bio (1454455)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 12th, 2013 @ 10:28am CST
They're a good pair of molds, aren't they? So much they've been repainted up to three times:
- G2 Dreadwing & Smokescreen (Stealth Assault & Ace Evader in EU)
- BWII Starscream & BB
- RiD Dreadwind & Smokejumper
- Robot Masters Smokesniper & Gigant Bomb
As for this Hero Prime, it looks like this guy comes from either Primax 388.0 Gamma, or Primax 787.3 Alpha, the two main Japanese G1 continuities, judging from "Forestonite", hailing from G-2, and especially Junpei
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 12th, 2013 @ 10:28am CST
robotmel wrote:
Who is that little fella to the left? I have seen him before but unsure who he is/was and what series did he come from?
Also has he been repainted elsewhere and as whom? (I dont ask for much me!
From that picture, he looks really well articulated in all areas which is what I love from a Transformer, the more the better!
They're a good pair of molds, aren't they? So much they've been repainted up to three times:
- G2 Dreadwing & Smokescreen (Stealth Assault & Ace Evader in EU)
- BWII Starscream & BB
- RiD Dreadwind & Smokejumper
- Robot Masters Smokesniper & Gigant Bomb
As for this Hero Prime, it looks like this guy comes from either Primax 388.0 Gamma, or Primax 787.3 Alpha, the two main Japanese G1 continuities, judging from "Forestonite", hailing from G-2, and especially Junpei
Re: TFCC Magazine #49 "More Than Meets The Eye" Hero Optimus Prime Bio (1454534)
Posted by MagnusPrimal on January 12th, 2013 @ 3:47pm CST
Posted by MagnusPrimal on January 12th, 2013 @ 3:47pm CST
Since we got Destructicon Scourge, I've badly wanted a reissue of this figure, with maybe a better paint job. And no "Optimus Prime" across the chest.
I wouldn't mind a modern update either, such as we got with Laser Prime.
I wouldn't mind a modern update either, such as we got with Laser Prime.
Re: TFCC Magazine #49 "More Than Meets The Eye" Hero Optimus Prime Bio (1454551)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 12th, 2013 @ 4:17pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on January 12th, 2013 @ 4:17pm CST
He's from Primax 895.0 Gamma, since "The New Battle!!" was part of no pre-existing continuity.JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:As for this Hero Prime, it looks like this guy comes from either Primax 388.0 Gamma, or Primax 787.3 Alpha, the two main Japanese G1 continuities, judging from "Forestonite", hailing from G-2, and especially Junpei
Re: TFCC Magazine #49 "More Than Meets The Eye" Hero Optimus Prime Bio (1454707)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 13th, 2013 @ 9:53am CST
The Hero was released in Europe without the (obnoxious) "Optimus Prime". As a trade-off, he was renamed Sureshot, and in modern fiction he seems to be a sufferer of Primus Apotheosis
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 13th, 2013 @ 9:53am CST
MagnusPrimal wrote:Since we got Destructicon Scourge, I've badly wanted a reissue of this figure, with maybe a better paint job. And no "Optimus Prime" across the chest.
I wouldn't mind a modern update either, such as we got with Laser Prime.
The Hero was released in Europe without the (obnoxious) "Optimus Prime". As a trade-off, he was renamed Sureshot, and in modern fiction he seems to be a sufferer of Primus Apotheosis
Re: TFCC Magazine #49 "More Than Meets The Eye" Hero Optimus Prime Bio (1454708)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 13th, 2013 @ 9:58am CST
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 13th, 2013 @ 9:58am CST
bleh, double post... 
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