Optimus Is Back! This Transformers Robot Is Smaller, Cheaper – but Is It Still Good?

Robosen rolls out a smaller version of its auto-transforming Transformers robot.
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It's less expensive, but is the experience just as good? Bridget Carey lets the models battle it out.

00:00 Optimus returns!
00:55 Robot showdown!
01:30 Collector's Edition
02:16 Are they very similar?
02:43 Voice controls
04:00 Accessories
05:00 Auto-converting trailer
06:07 Collector's Edition app
07:25 Gym-bro Optimus
07:49 Elite Edition app
09:28 Differences and similarities
10:36 Other Robosen Transformers
10:50 What other robots should Robosen make?
11:19 Roll out!

[JogBird]

imagine going back in time and showing this to your 80's self 🤯😮😀

[malcolmar]

The fact Robosen was able to take the techno-magic they had in their original Optimus Prime and shrink it down into a small package is just amazing. I was fortunate enough to get the original at the smaller price so I'm good. The big question is if they will release a smaller trailer for the second version. As a G1 fan, I say get the one you can get because either way it is a win and you are owning an incredible piece of Transformers history. BTW a Robosen Soundwave would be amazing! You killed it again Bridget! Thank you.

[alexmercer]

Bridget becomes a kid when she presents toys like this. She resonates our actual feelings.

[benjidaniel]

Bridget’s deep nerdy enthusiasm for this toy makes my heart sing!

[venom]

As someone with an Optimus and Galvatron on a shelf next to me, I understand Bridget's joy. LOL

[Justin_tech]

I am OBSESSED with this. More videos of Bridget geeking out over "out there" toys please!! 🙏 Great video editing too!

[JamesChristopher]

She is adorable! This version of Prime is a dream come true!!

[mikecoshan]

Love watching the gorgeous Bridget going full Nerd with these brilliant Optimus prime robots. Her enthusiasm is contagious

[albertarbelo]

It's not actually cheaper tho. When the original was released, if memory serves me correctly, it was around $700-$800. So all they did was raise the price of the bigger one and give you the smaller one for the original's release price.

[gl]

The cartoons, were honestly amazing. My childhood as a 90s kid was THE BEST.

[magnumcyclonex]

Omg, those segment transitions! The director/producer/editor + on-screen talent really did a great job of this! Bridget clearly is the right nerd to showcase Optimus Prime!

[catsaregovernmentspies]

During the intro I thought this was done using stop-motion animation. Once I realized the movements are real, I was blown away. 🤯 So awesome

[farukhsharipov]

Love her reaction! You can see little kid in her expression.

[RADERFPV]

I remember my dad taking my brother and I to Toys R Us when the original Optimus Prime and Megatron were released. They were $30 bucks each, while most other transformers cost $20. Optimus Prime came with the trailer too. I got Optimus, my brother got MegaTron. We had battles for days, such good times! These versions of Optimus take things to another level. I think I like the smaller one more, it reminds me more of the version I had when I was a kid. This is bringing back so many awesome memories.

[SecretOfMonkeyIsland]

Another video proving why Bridget is clearly the best CNET presenter on the payroll

[scyence]

It's simple, I see Bridget, I watch.

[szac]

Greetings,
I am 52 years old & watching this review was AWESOME!!!!
Being a die hard Transformers fan I just saw this video at 1:30 AM & I bought the set at the Hasbro site 1:45 AM.
Also, a Mojor deciding factor was the presentation by Bridget, "Great Job".
Even the way the app plays the original music in the background is great.
How awesome would it be if they made an Alexa Soundwave or a remote control Grimlock that get the mail!!!!
I cant wait for them to arrive, Transform & Roll

[StephenChambers]

All these years.. and today is CNET’s best video in history!

[Verbal_Ninjutsu]

Favorite CNET personality 😁.
Bridget is awesome. And that Optimus prime looks dope.

[donting]

She’s the perfect presenter for this, love her energy