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Transmetal Optimal Optimus

 

Alliance: Maximal
Identification: Metal Gorilla

Comments: Optimal Optimus is the biggest and maybe one of the best Transmetal figures on the market. When this figure was released, many Transformer fans thought "oh no, not another Optimus Primal figure." However, if given a chance.....this figure may prove to be one of the best.

Op Op is the first one with four-mode conversion. In his ape mode, his guns are over his shoulders. The middle cannon is placed directly behind his head, which allows his eyes to light up. Optimal Optimus' ground assault vehicle mode is probably the hardest to get right. If it is made to look exactly as the instructions or the box portrays, he doesn't roll very well. If you ever transform him into ground assault mode successfully, it's pretty neat. Conversion to flight mode is rather easy. It's pretty similar to the ground assault mode. After you flip the wheels out of the way and the cockpit down there a just a few adjustments. The robot mode is only slightly different from the ape mode. The blast panels are on top of the arm, the cockpit is out in front, and Optimal Optimus' regular head flipped up. His eyes also light up and he stands the tallest in this mode.

Easily the biggest BW figure not only in height but also in bulk (figures such as Rampage and Depth Charge were big in alternate modes but in robot mode lacked height). Optimal Optimus' hands are very big and can grasp and hold onto many other Beast War figures. In any mode, Optimal Optimus' rifle can be stored on his back when not in use, missiles can fire from their launchers, and a small figurine can be placed inside of his cockpit. In ape and robot modes, his rifle can be stored on his hip. Diaclone figures and Microverse figures should fit quite easily into his cockpit.

In any mode, Optimal Optimus is the biggest and baddest Beast Wars figure of them all.

Review submitted by: Rick Batson

 




Optimal Optimus a wise and compassionate Maximal commander developed his trademark valor and heroism during his role in the Beast Wars. Exposure to a nebulous entity reconfigured him into the ultimate four-mode Transmetal, Optimal Optimus. Reactive smart-missile cannons are functional in all modes of operation. In hypersonic attack mode he has upgraded Cybertronian "air guardian" jet technology equipped with scramjet modules specialized for unmatched velocity. In armored ground-assault mode, he transgresses all terrain and overcomes all opposition. Battle-reactive blast shields supply him with an impenetrable defense, making Optimal Optimus the most potent threat ever to face-off against Megatron and the Predicons.

STRENGTH: 10+
INTELLIGENCE: 10+
SPEED: 10+
ENDURANCE: 10+
RANK: 10+
COURAGE: 10+
FIREPOWER: 10+
SKILL: 10

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