Hasbro’s Latest, Greatest Optimus Prime Is Ready to Roll Out

There are alotofOptimus Prime figures . The heroic loss leader of the Autobots is easily one of themost recognizable Transformers , if notthemost recognisable , to have ever transformed and rolled out , so it makes sense that its biggest Italian sandwich is also the large part ofthe toymaker ’s figures , too , in the many designs and incarnations Optimus has had over the generations . But their tardy crack at the whip for Prime might just beone of the company ’s finest .

io9 has your exclusive first look at the next spill in Hasbro’sTransformersStudio Series line exhort by the legendary 1986Transformers : The Movie – a Commander - Class Optimus Prime , in all his retro glory . Inspired by the aesthetic and colors of the motion-picture show the definitive “ G1 ” earned run average , the fresh figure clocks in around 7 inches tall when transform into robot mode , and can be transmute into his semi - truck vehicle modein 40 steps . Of course , as well as Optimus himself , the figure come with a host of supplement – include a huge trailerthat can tie to his fomite mode and store Deluxe - Class figure , or the included Roller and Autolauncher repair pilotless aircraft , as well as fold out into its own command station . For Optimus himself , the set includes his trusty blaster , an attachable energy axe , and the Matrix of Leadership to engraft in his breast , as well as clap effect that can be used with both robot and fomite modes . Check out more pictures below !

The Studio Series Commander - ClassTransformers : The MovieOptimus Prime is set to turn this crepuscle for $ 90 , and and will go up for pre - order later today , July 16 , at 1PM ET atHasbro Pulseand other major retailers .

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