Here's a question I had, which you may also have if you're torn on whether to buy this: How durable is this set? It's a legitimate concern, because the entire appeal of the original toy line was the act of transforming. If you have an 11-year-old who loves Optimus Prime, he could build this on his own, and a younger child could too, so long as you're there to provide assistance. The 18+ package labeling is less a measure of difficulty and more a measure of devotion and demographic. The work goes fairly quickly, and goes even quicker once the build becomes recognizable and you're motivated to finish it. It is instantly recognizable for what it is. There is a simplicity to the build, aided by the distinctive red, blue, and gray color scheme. Lastly, you build a massive jetpack that affixes to Optimus Prime's back via clamps and a placard for display purposes. The arms can bend at the shoulder, elbow and wrist, so he can raise his axe to defend humanity.Īlong with the big guy, you also get an ion blaster, Energon axe, Energon cube, and the Autobot Matrix of Leadership, which you can store inside Optimus Prime's chest. The multiple points of articulation mean that he can bend his ankles to get into a fighting pose. The legs are thick, which allow Optimus Prime to easily stand on his own. The rubber wheels that line the legs are proportionally sized and fun to look at. The feet have distinct metal ridges and the shoulders have massive logos printed on them. The detail is large and cartoonish–'chunky,' for lack of a better word.

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