Optimus Prime OLD vs NEW

Jett examines the last 40ish years of Optimus Prime toys, reviewing and analyzing every major figure from G1, to the Unicron Trilogy, to Transformers Prime. Plus the auto converting Robosen Optimus Prime, and the Rise of The Beasts Signature Series Optimus! What makes the perfect Optimus Prime? And will Jett do the thing where he descends into mad solipsism by the end of the essay? Yeah.

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- Another Dream No. 4 ''The Other Side Where a Flowering Fern Blooms''

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[NathanWhitford]

As EmGo always says: “You don’t stop playing because you grow old, you grow old because you stop playing. Be geek, be proud.”

[NinaFelwitch]

Every toy can be an adult collectible and every adult collectible can be a toy. My shelves are full of "collectibles" that were my childhood toys. And sometimes I still play with them.

[matthewzard]

I never tried to capture the past, I simply am enjoying my life in the same way I did in the past.

[benbot]

No joke, while I was watching this video my computer crashed around 12:18 so the audio ended sounding something like "I'M BACK IN THE FUCKING BUILDING before the computer blue screened, as if Prime's despair was so powerful he destroyed his own reality.

[DeadstreaK_]

It’s as a role model of mine always says: “you don’t stop playing because you grow old, you grow old because you stop playing. Be geek, be proud.” It’s easily one of my favorite quotes of all time.

[Maria-geo]

“I’M BACK IN THE F*CKING BUILDING” single handly had me WHEEZING

[ItsMihali]

I really appreciate the effort that went into this. A lot of creators these days just do the “hey! I’m super relatable, and am just talking into a camera from my desk chair” treatment.

You’ve clearly put time into the script, filming and editing of this and it really shows.

(My favourite shot being the ending, surrounded by all the toys spoken about through the video)

[alfianfawzi]

That last message hit me hard ngl.

You see, I used to be looked down upon by my seniors back in kindergarten, especially when it comes to my pop culture hobbies. That made me both upset and disheartened by their conceited notion of adulthood and it almost got me quitting my hobbies.

But thankfully, I still have friends at school who appreciate me and my hobbies, as well as a family that kept supporting me during the hardest of times. That kept me going until this very day and eventually, I realized that growing up doesn't mean throwing your childhood memories away.

As I grow up, I believe that I've developed what I think is an "artistic sense of curiosity". You see, I've been a fan of mecha and tokusatsu hero franchises and I also like drawing them as a hobby. I'm fascinated by how their gimmicks and mechanisms work, how diverse they've become in each of the franchise's succession and I'm curious to see how far they can go with their concepts and utilize them to the fullest.

When it comes to Transformers, we know that their basic concept is "Robots in Disguise" And that they usually transform into vehicles or weapons. I kept asking, "Do they have multiple mode changes? Do they combine? How else can they go from there?"

That's why I developed a mindset that one day, I will be the one who makes those kinds of franchise. One day, I will create my own, original hero series that combines everything that I love from childhood complete with its many varieties every single year and eventually, profit from it. 😁

So the bottom line is, I believe that growing up means that instead of throwing your childhood away, you should utilize everything that you've learned from it, especially from your hobbies, keep it close to your heart, and make people's lives better with it so you could pass down that knowledge to future generations who will look up to you.

Then again, surely we must've learned a lesson from watching many of those Transformers series. For me, Transformers Cybertron's final battle left a huge impression to me, where Optimus said to Galvatron that he believed in everyone who had helped him in his journey and that he was never alone, at all. That's worthy of a life lesson, if I say so myself.

That being said, I think I like Unicron Trilogy's super mode gimmicks on Optimus the most. Japan's Takara sure have a knack for making impressionable toys and I believe that concept should be utilized more in the future.

Just imagine, what if there is a Transformers toy that could combine all if the existing gimmicks to increase its play value? Like, we have Headmasters, Targetmasters, Combiners, Super Modes, Minicons, and now there are weaponizers and armorizers. What if all of them could be combined in a single toyline?

Lastly, I think "preserving your childlike innocence as you grow up" Would be the appropriate term for the last part of your video.

[tarnsanders]

"There's no point in being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes" - The 4th Doctor

[PixelaGames]

Here’s a little something I say often…”Keep your inner childhood spirit alive, because without it…you’ll forget how to have fun…and be happy”
I am an adult, I’m 23 and I’ll be turning 24 soon. I still enjoy doing things that are often viewed as “Childish” I still collect and build legos, I still collect toys, I still enjoy comics, I still watch cartoons and animated movies, I still…love these things, because they make me happy. Being an adult is…scary, it’s hard, it’s stressful, we may not be able to become kids again…but…we can still enjoy the things we loved as kids.

[RifHarris]

As a transformers collector that also grew up on the unicron trilogy, I highly recommend that you should collect some of the new legacy stuff that came out. They made updated versions of Armada characters, including a new figure of Armada Optimus that, while it doesn't have it's automorph trailer gimmick, it's highly poseable and looks damn good. And the core robot transforms almost exactly the same as the old one. I think it's the perfect combination of collecting as an adult while still be able to enjoy the toy.

[jeremyweaver]

I'm 46, and G1 was the series I was first introduced to. I was 7 years old, when the cartoon premiered. My dad was a Vietnam Vet, and a police officer. Unfortunately, he wasn't a very good person, and a terrible father. He beat my mom, and tortured me and my brother for his own amusement. Optimus Prime became the father figure I looked-up to. I felt he had all the values a father and a leader should have. He was also my beacon during my military career. He was the template I modeled my career on. Optimus Prime's voice was in my head during combat missions in Iraq. Also, the 2007 movie was released while I was there. I got to see DVD bootlegs while it was in theaters in the States. Optimus Prime motivated me during some very frightening times. He was everything my actual father wasn't. In 2013, I started collecting CHUG Transformers figures, and I haven't looked back! The Earthrise Prime is probably the closest CHUG representation of G1 OP, and is an integral part of my collection. But let's face it, OP is badass no matter what universe he represents!

[Brizzle]

Transformers animated were borderline flawless toys. Can count on one hand how many bad toys that line had.

[Zmun]

Dude, right now is the best time to get back into Transformers action figures with toys like Earthrise Optimus, Legacy Armada Prime, WFC Galaxy Upgrade Prime (Cybertron 2005) and the many Studio Series Bayverse Optimus toys. All these are modern upgraded takes on some of the Primes you featured here. Hope you'd do more of these videos 🔥

[archen]

I...didn't actually think a toy review would make me cry, this would be on my heart forever

[Eholic]

I've never had an all-time favorite transformer. Most of them were hand-me-downs or found in garage sales and thrift stores. I had some that I didn't even know the names of, but they provided some of the most fun I ever had with a toy. This franchise has always been very near to my heart and I'm only just now getting into the media side of things. I don't play with them like I used to but they make for excellent fidget tools. Listening to you while messing with my new Soundwave made me very emotional, thanks for making this video.

[dannyl]

Having primarily been a movie TF kid I really loved the lean towards higher complexity and accuracy. UT Challenger is probably my favourite Optimus figure

[christopherrensing]

This was an EXTREMELY well done video. My first Transformer was a Diaclobe edition of Trailblazer. It was a blue Bronco/Blazer vehicle and even had a tiny little figure that was the pilot with magnetic feet. I also had Thundercracker, but G1 Prime was my first end all/be all favorite toy in the universe. Had to have it with me at all times, slept in bed, world level crisis if I lost the trailer unit’s middles (mine fired), etc. He was even my stranger danger password. I wasn’t supposed to ever go with or talk to a stranger that “Mom sent”, unless she and Optimus Prime said so. This was a wonderful presentation about something very important to my childhood. Thank you.

[CaptainHatsSA]

"Other figures like Jetfire" He says, casually pulling out his Collector Club Astrotrain like it's nothing.

[TheDornsFist]

That video had a deep turn. Really made some points there. Great job!