@90stoyvault: The original G1 Optimus Prime was already a complete world before Hasbro gave this 1984 Transformers toy a name. Released by Hasbro in 1984, the original G1 Optimus Prime transformed from a red truck into the Autobot leader, while his trailer opened into a mobile command center with a repair arm, launch system, and Roller scout vehicle. But the toy began in Japan as Takara’s 1983 Diaclone Battle Convoy. In that line, the robots were machines operated by tiny magnetic footed pilots. That is why the chest opens, the trailer contains control seats, and the entire set feels like a miniature world instead of one action figure with accessories. If you have ever wondered what toy became Optimus Prime, this is where the story begins. When Hasbro adapted Battle Convoy for Transformers, the cab became Optimus Prime, Roller became his scout, and the trailer became Autobot Headquarters. The original Marvel character profile described all three as connected modules of the same being. The engineering created the body. Marvel created the leader. Peter Cullen gave him a voice that made strength feel gentle. More than forty years later, every new Optimus Prime still traces back to this original toy. Did you have Optimus Prime or the Diaclone version? #Transformers #OptimusPrime #80stoys #Vintagetoys #toycollector

David d :

That's not the original. The original did not have chrome on it. And it came with a voice box

Voltron Legendary Defender :

I wish I had the OG G1 Optimus, I had Ultra Magnus… parents just don’t understand.

Bill Rooklyn :

RIP Peter. And I had Optimus Prime but lost the accessories and trailer within a week, haha. My favorite was the giant plane that transformed into a pteranodon.

Brogahn :

i hate that they sawed off the smokestacks. i had the 25th Anniversary version.

bumblebee :

till all are one ✊

Warren Singh :

Still Have it

Zelda Collector :

Damn. Optimus prime before the show! Now that’s a sick collectors piece!! Also. So sad about the voice actor 😔

Opie Teller :

I had Ultra Magnus…who I pretended was Optimus brother. Wish I could find an Mp10 (white)…maybe the ghostbusters version

ArabSomeoneHere :

Thank you.

BILLY'S :

Ελλάδα Μαύρο 🖤🇬🇷🖤

Amöniacö ⚡️ :

the greatest of them all

Scott e Brown :

Everybody I knew who had him of course lost his hands and gun 🤣

ben :

I had this as a kid and mum sold it at a garage sale. I’m now 40 and it’s the one thing that’s my holy grail if I find one

DreadPirateRobb :

A toy with a second career. Too cool.

rob :

RIP 🕊️

Gordon :

20 bucks was a lot back then😅

VintageVibes1980s :

BILLY'S :

Ελλάδα 🇬🇷 ολόκληρος Optimus Prime Μαύρο και ή φωνή 🌹🖤🌹

901biggiesmallz :

I had this as my 1st and 6 months later the legs broke at the hip,I was devastated and my.parents refused to replace it, I later got Ulta Magnus and used him as a ghost prime

danielzimmer73 :

rip peter

KC :

So is Judd Nelson the next in line of Primes no hate at all ?

BILLY'S :

🖤🇬🇷🖤

hellsw0rth :

I had the G2. It was my pride and joy. Wished I still had it.

Weely76 :

😁😁😁

VintageVibes1980s :

😍😍😍