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2009: TRANSFORMERS ARE EVERYWHERE
This year's "Summer Blockbuster" season is almost at an end but I can guarantee that "Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen" is still entertaining the masses at your local multiplex. The movie is a crowd pleaser after all, with an almost perfect mix of robots, vehicles, explosions and eye-candy ! And let's not forget that the movie's main characters (the "Transformers" themselves) are a perfect example of just how far CGI technology has come. And just take a trip to Toys 'R' Us to see for yourself just how many new products have been released as part of the movie's merchandise campaign !!!
REWIND TO 1984 !!!
It is now over 25 years ago that the adventures of the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons were first created and back in 1984 Transformers were at the cutting edge of toy technology. Robots that "transformed"
into vehicles was probably the coolest toy concept to have hit the shelves and for those of you lucky enough to have owned some of the first generation Transformers toys you would have been the envy of your friends !!!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY FROM THE AUTOBOTS !!!
1984 was a long time ago but to mark that special anniversary Hasbro have released a commemorative 25th Anniversary Edition of the greatest Transformer of all time ... Optimus Prime !!!
And, whilst the toys based on the CGI created Optimus Prime from this summer's blockbuster may look impressive nothing can quite beat the retro feel of the original Transformers toys ... and this Optimus Prime toy has been accurately produced so that it has both the look and feel of the 1984 original.
MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE
Packaged in a retro style box which has a small window revealing Optimus Prime in "vehicle mode" it is actually quite easy to initially dismiss this toy as nothing special but like the Transformers themselves there's "more than meets the eye" !!!
This is because the box itself holds a treasure trove of 25th Anniversary merchandise and memorabilia including;
A die-cast replica of the original 1984 Optimus Prime.
A DVD containing the original animated Transformers mini series.
A replica copy of the very first Marvel Transformers comic.
An Autobot Insignia Electronic Voice Box (with speaks classic phrases).
OPTIMUS PRIME "TRANSFORMED"
Whilst the extras contained within the box are great items for fans and collectors it is Optimus Prime himself that is the most impressive.
Initially, he rolls out of the box in "vehicle mode" but with a few twists the entire truck quickly "transforms". The cab of the truck transforms into Optimus Prime, the heroic leader of the Autobots. And, for those who are old enough to remember, the trailer transforms into the Autobot Command Centre (complete with mini vehicle-bot Roller).
The greatest aspect of this 25th Anniversary Edition of this toy is that nothing has been changed or altered in any way whatsoever ... the firing missiles, the transforming gun and the many hidden panels within the Autobot Command Centre have all been lovingly recreated. Optimus Prime looks (and feels) exactly like the 1984 original and if it wasn't for the fact that it had a 2009 date stamp it would be hard to tell that this toy wasn't infact the original !!!
ROBOTS IN DISGUISE
If you are lucky enough to own the original 1984 Optimus Prime and wanted to earn some money then there would be many collectors out there who would be willing to pay serious amounts of money to take it off your hands. And, if you wanted to the original toy yourself then I suggest you start with eBay !!!
However, if money is an issue then owning the 25th Anniversary Edition Optimus Prime toy is the closest thing you could ever have to actually owning the original toy ... simply because it has been reproduced perfectly. It is also worth pointing out that for an average selling price of just £25 this is serious value for money (especially as the toy comes with the DVD, comic and voice box extras).
FINAL THOUGHTS
This is the perfect present for any Transformers fan !!!
Optimus Prime is possibly the most well loved of all the Transformers and despite the many different versions of this character currently on the shelves this specific version does have a fantastic retro feel and look to it. Kids will love the "playability" factor of the "transformed" Autobot Command Centre whils adult collecttors will appreciate the attention to detail that has been put into the toy itself.
Finally, if you know an adult who loved Transformers when they themselves were younger then this is the perfect retro gift that, I guarantee, will bring a massive grin to their face. Robots in disguise just don't get any better than this !!!!!
Summary: A great toy with more than meets the eye !
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