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"Freedom is the right of all sentient beings."
Optimus Prime is the largest, strongest and wisest
of all Autobots. Feels his role is the protection of all life, including
Earth-life. Fights unceasingly to defeat the Decepticons. Splits
into three autonomous modules: 1) Optimus Prime... the brain center
known as the Commander; 2) Roller, the Autobot scout car... a spy
who operates up to 1200 miles away; and 3) Autobot Headquarters...
the combat deck equipped with a versatile mechanic/artillery robot.
Injury to one module is felt by the other two.
Rub Symbols:
Optimus Prime was available without (1984, above) or with a rub symbol (1985+).
Pepsi Prime:
Canadian Pepsi
Trailer
In 1985 a special promotional version of Optimus was availble
with a special Pepsi sticker sheet for the trailer.
The Canadian trailer had a much larger Pepsi sticker than the USA
release.
European Red-Foot Variation:
In parts of Europe, this version of Optimus Prime
was
manufactured with his feet colored red.
Italian All-Plastic Variation:
In Italy, this figure was manufactured in
all plastic as part of GiGi's 1986 line.
Mexican Red-Eyed Variation:
In Mexico, this version of Optimus Prime
was
manufactured with red eyes instead of yellow.
Parts Variations:
Fists
(L and R)
This figure was available in 1984-1985.
This figure was released as part of the VSX Convoy vs. Megatron set with Megatron (1984) in 1985.
This figure was reissued in Europe in 1991. He was later reissued in Japan in 2000.
This figure was reissued with the bonus Axe accessory in Japan in 2003.
All versions of this figure were available with Roller (1984).
Optimus Prime
