WFC Siege Optimus Prime Review!

Posted by RobRobRobRobRob Feb 2, 2019 at 2:00pm CST 31,034 views

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Finally concluding our saga of leaks, today we received quite the shocking review of the yet-unconfirmed (by HasTak) WFC Siege Leader Class Optimus Prime, courtesy of TonTon Review! This serves as easily our most thorough look at the Unicron Trilogy-inspired Prime yet, as TonTon’s mechanical monologue goes into detail regarding the figures articulation, paint and mold detailing, vehicle modes, robot modes, weapons, Six-Gun compatibility and size comparisons against both Siege Deluxes and the Cybertron original! We also see some unfortunate things, such as the Super Mode head being visible in alt mode (upside down or not), and that the wheels must be partsformed when converting to robot mode.

We also cannot understate how unusual this truly is, as not only has there been no reported sightings of this figure yet, but there has also never been an official statement directly from the mouths of anyone at either Hasbro or Takara even confirming this figures existence, let alone visage. This seems to suggest that some retailer may have accidentally released the figure early, in which case the hunt is most certainly on for Siege fans everywhere, or that TonTon is a HasTak employee. If you happen to be as lucky as TonTon and find this bewildering figure, be sure to let us know in your area’s sightings forum.

Special thanks to Riley Hoffman, Survivefan23, and Powermaster Ultra Prime for all sending this review our way!

Seeing as this is our first in-depth look at the figure, be sure to discuss your thoughts on the figure (as well as how TonTon may have acquired the figure) in the forums below, and stay tuned to Seibertron.com for more Transformers news and reviews!

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Re: WFC Siege Optimus Prime Review! (view post)

Comment by ZeroWolf Feb 2, 2019

Actually, I wouldn't say this came from a retailer...more like from the factory itself, as its just like the case with studio series #38 Bumblebee Movie Optimus Prime...i would think we were supposed to have seen this for the first time at toy fair for a wave 2 leader release.

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Comment by Agent 53 Feb 2, 2019

You'd think that, given that this figure and BB Optimus have been so thoroughly leaked at this point that Hasbro would've just done the official "reveal" on social media, like they did back... however long ago now it was they revealed the FOC Combaticons and the likes of Prime Knockout.
I mean I know they'll have planned some big Toyfair reveal for these figures, and I'm sure there will be some surprises (Siege Omega being properly revealed fingers crossed) but they have to know by now that the gig is up. These figures exist and anyone who cares knows it.

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Comment by TAAO Feb 2, 2019

Thanks for the video. He looks ok, I guess. There's just something off about it to me. I think the most distracting part for me would have to be the unpainted "wing wheels" on the outside. I know they were going for the aesthetic of the Cybertron version, but if they were at least not molded to look like wheels on the outside, I think it would have looked better. And I think the "hollowness" of this mold, primarily the cannons, also really makes it standout from the rest of the Siege line. Not necessarily in a good way. Just my two cents.

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Comment by Nemesis Maximo Feb 2, 2019

Man, someone at HasTak has got to be pissed.

But man, that thing looks good.

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Comment by X3ROhour Feb 2, 2019

Nemesis Maximo wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
Z3ROhour wrote:HAS ANYONE NOTICED
Optimus Prime
smoke stacks & rifle

a bit too... underwhelming?

OIIJM?

I rh8nk his rifle is the perfect size to satisfy any fan.

Re: WFC Siege Optimus Prime Review! (view post)

Comment by Jelze Bunnycat Feb 2, 2019

Shame he didn't take the opportunity to compare him with the regular Voyager...

The smaller robot has to be the weaker of the modes, like Ultra Magnus, a bit chunkier (tho not Energon bad) than I would have liked and the G1 style vs. Cybertron... It makes me wanna yell:

"Armor Time! <insert Galaxy Force/Cybertron theme> Galaxy Force!" :lol:

Re: WFC Siege Optimus Prime Review! (view post)

Comment by -Kanrabat- Feb 2, 2019

As a owner and fan of the Cybertron original, the Siege leader Optimus is a solid PASS for me. It's fake-overkill and it's just a pale hommage to the original. It's even more of a pass because I plan to get Siege leader Ultra Magnus.

Still, look like a solid toy for those who don't have the Cybertron original and/or don't plan to get Siege Magnus.

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Comment by Skritz Feb 2, 2019

I suspect only those interested in the very specific details of the figure, such as wanting a Galaxy Force/Cybertron Optimus or those who just want a Siege Optimus with a super mode. That said, it being a Leader Class Optimus mean it should still do decently at retail in spite of it's flaws.

If only his smaller robot head was that of the mouthed Cybertron Optimus. Then he'd actually shoot up a couple point up for me but as he is right now, it somewhat stink of compromise to appease TEH GEEWUN. I'm really tempted to get one for custom fodder, however.

Edit: Beside people saying it could work as Nova Prime, I want to turn mine into neo-G1/Aligned Prima by painting him white, light blue and silver.

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Comment by -Kanrabat- Feb 2, 2019

Skritz wrote: I'm really tempted to get one for custom fodder, however.

That's a good idea. And the fact that the super mode is 100% partforming open an infinity of possibilities.

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Comment by Vic Zanzibar Feb 2, 2019

I like that this figure exists, but I already have the black-ish repaint version wearing the '07 movie Wingblade as a backpack and that is more than good enough for me. Actually, that figure was the first Prime I ever got and is among the first Transformers I ever got at all. Feels kind of weird that it is old enough now to be remade.

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Comment by Survivefan23 Feb 2, 2019

Honestly, I think TonTon got him from a overseas seller or off of a Ebay seller. Remember with lines like ROTF & Animated? Back in the day, some well known YouTube reviewers like Peaugh got figures early before their release. That, I think, is how TonTon got him.

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Comment by Skritz Feb 2, 2019

-Kanrabat- wrote:
Skritz wrote: I'm really tempted to get one for custom fodder, however.

That's a good idea. And the fact that the super mode is 100% partforming open an infinity of possibilities.

Like I said, one idea I'm legit thinking of doing is a G1-ish version of Aligned Prima. You see, Marvel Comics Prima was this yellow and blue kibble-less Silverbolt lookalike. However his Aligned design (which also got used in IDW), or 'neo-G1' as I call it depict him as primarily a heavenly white and blue. This design also depict his helmet with side wing-like protrusions.

My idea is to use this mold because it look suitably Optimus Prime (I mean, it is an Optimus toy!) in its Super Mode without having a headsculpt that is identical to G1 Prime. That helmet and the big wings make him look suitably angelic, hence my Prima idea.

Then I'd get a Star Saber (the sword, not the dude) off Shapeways and insert the matrix part that come with Optimal Optimus in the hilt. :-D

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Comment by Lunatic Prime Feb 2, 2019

Vic Zanzibar wrote:I like that this figure exists, but I already have the black-ish repaint version wearing the '07 movie Wingblade as a backpack and that is more than good enough for me. Actually, that figure was the first Prime I ever got and is among the first Transformers I ever got at all. Feels kind of weird that it is old enough now to be remade.

I have the regular version of OP with the '07 Wingblade attached to him and it's just an awesome combination. I have to say the new looks better in the review than in the pictures that leaked first. But I only like his powered up robot mode. All other modes are kind of ugly. And he's missing too many cool gimmick of the original. The only reason I would get him is if they'll give him a good partner to combine with and make an awesome combination.

As speaking of that: since Combiner Wars I want a Leader class Tidal Wave to combine with CW or a new Armada Megatron. And retool of this SIEGE Leader class UM/OP mold into Thunderclash would be amazing :bigmichaelbay:

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Comment by Skritz Feb 2, 2019

I think Siege Cybertron Optimus might be a figure that look and feel better in hand. But that's just me.

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Comment by ZeroWolf Feb 2, 2019

Lunatic Prime wrote:
Vic Zanzibar wrote:I like that this figure exists, but I already have the black-ish repaint version wearing the '07 movie Wingblade as a backpack and that is more than good enough for me. Actually, that figure was the first Prime I ever got and is among the first Transformers I ever got at all. Feels kind of weird that it is old enough now to be remade.

I have the regular version of OP with the '07 Wingblade attached to him and it's just an awesome combination. I have to say the new looks better in the review than in the pictures that leaked first. But I only like his powered up robot mode. All other modes are kind of ugly. And he's missing too many cool gimmick of the original. The only reason I would get him is if they'll give him a good partner to combine with and make an awesome combination.

As speaking of that: since Combiner Wars I want a Leader class Tidal Wave to combine with CW or a new Armada Megatron. And retool of this SIEGE Leader class UM/OP mold into Thunderclash would be amazing

I think we are overdue a thubderclash :-?

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Comment by Skritz Feb 2, 2019

Thunderlcash is one of these guys a lot of older fans beg for whenever there is a chunky Optimus mold. The same way people beg for a Thunderwing whenever there is a chunky jet mold. The curse of the 'Thunder'. :lol:

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Comment by Lunatic Prime Feb 2, 2019

Skritz wrote:Thunderlcash is one of these guys a lot of older fans beg for whenever there is a chunky Optimus mold.

But this one would definitely be perfect

The same way people beg for a Thunderwing whenever there is a chunky jet mold. The curse of the 'Thunder'.

And I still want my super mode Thunderwing :BANG_HEAD:

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Comment by Skritz Feb 2, 2019

Lunatic Prime wrote:
Skritz wrote:Thunderlcash is one of these guys a lot of older fans beg for whenever there is a chunky Optimus mold.
But this one would definitely be perfect

The same way people beg for a Thunderwing whenever there is a chunky jet mold. The curse of the 'Thunder'.
And I still want my super mode Thunderwing

What annoy me is that Titans Return gave us Sky Shadow, whose jet part is basically 100% Thunderdwing on the basis that Black Shadow was a retool of G1 Thunderwing. All he would have needed is a new helmet, a new head a tiny bit of chest remolding and BAM! Leader class Thunderwing.

But nope. All we got is a small diecast head. :HEADHURTS:

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Comment by Lunatic Prime Feb 2, 2019

Skritz wrote:
Lunatic Prime wrote:
Skritz wrote:Thunderlcash is one of these guys a lot of older fans beg for whenever there is a chunky Optimus mold.
But this one would definitely be perfect

The same way people beg for a Thunderwing whenever there is a chunky jet mold. The curse of the 'Thunder'.
And I still want my super mode Thunderwing

What annoy me is that Titans Return gave us Sky Shadow, whose jet part is basically 100% Thunderdwing on the basis that Black Shadow was a retool of G1 Thunderwing. All he would have needed is a new helmet, a new head a tiny bit of chest remolding and BAM! Leader class Thunderwing.

But nope. All we got is a small diecast head.

Absolutely my words. I guess they wanted to save him in case PotP Evolution Thunderwing would be a thing especially as the chest is completely hollow and no transformation going in this part but as he didn't... I hope they'll still give us a WfC trilogy Leader class Thunderwing with upgrade armor.

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Comment by Skritz Feb 2, 2019

I'm one of those people hoping that the contender for the Prime votes all get toys some day, at least those who were characters in need of a good Voyager/Leader update. So, you know, Star Saber, Deathsaurus, Thunderwing and Shockwave. Of course we did get Shockwave and while Ultra Magnus had the CW toy, he also got a Siege toy nonetheless.

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