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Theme: Transformers Product Type: Transforming Figure Company: Lucky Cat / LC Character: Optimus Prime Featured In: Others Scale MP Scale Availability: In Stock

Lucky Cat MVP-01 Atlas Optimus Prime Transformers: Rise of the Beasts

Material: ABS, Alloy
Height: 28cm /11.02"

Includes:
- Main figure
- Pre-order bonus: gun, hatchet, knife

▼Optimus Prime, the undisputed protagonist of the Transformers series, has always been treated well in toy form. Whether in the five-part Transformer series or the Bumblebee spinoff, from official to high-end die-cast models like those from THREEZERO, down to third-party products and various KO figures, past iterations of Optimus Prime have consistently delivered exceptional molds. While Transformers: The Last Knight is widely considered a disaster in terms of both plot and setting, it is still part of the live-action movie franchise, so toys are naturally part of the package. To date, the released products include official children's toys, Studio Series figures, THREEZERO DLX, and today’s focus: the MPM scale Optimus Prime from Transformers: The Last Knight, produced by Lucky Cat.

Lucky Cat MVP-01 Atlas Optimus Prime red blue robot with detailed weaponry

Transformers Rise of the Beasts figure in robot mode showing articulated joints

Optimus Prime variant with energon weapons and dynamic battle posture

▼Let’s start with the conclusion: If this product had been released four or five years ago, it would have been considered a decent toy. However, in today's highly competitive third-party Transformers market, its quality and value barely meet the passing grade. From the paint job to the design, materials, and accessories, the product feels rushed and lackluster. It falls into the "not very tasty, but not regretful to discard" category.

Detailed mecha display showing intricate red blue and metallic paint applications

Fully articulated Transformer figure with removable weapons and accessories

▼The design of this Optimus Prime is largely accurate. Although the level of detail is nowhere near as fine as the DLX version, as a transformable toy, it barely passes. What really bothers me is the toy’s paint job, which has a strong plastic feel. Many areas, such as the arms and chest, completely skip color separation. Especially the forearms, where the original gears and conveyer belt details are almost entirely absent. I even had to paint the truck lights on the abdomen myself as the area was simply a flat gray. Moreover, the bright silver on the chest and thighs was covered with an incredibly disgusting yellowish wash, which I assume was meant for weathering effects. However, the result was not only lacking in the depth of wear but made the toy look dirty and cheap, as if it had fallen into a toilet. I couldn’t stand it and cleaned it off, which dramatically improved the visual appeal.

▼The head sculpt is decent. While the details are minimal, the expression is there. However, the Lucky Cat Optimus Prime doesn't come with an alternate face that shows the mouth, only a faceplate. In Transformers: The Last Knight, Optimus Prime’s mouth is prominently featured, so it's strange that such a small accessory was omitted. The head sculpt also features light-up eyes, but the battery type required is not a standard one used by third-party companies or THREEZERO, and after searching for a long time, I couldn't find a suitable replacement battery.

▼Moving on to the body, the abdomen is clearly a direct copy of the DLX model. The details are nearly identical, though the sharpness seems a little softer, likely due to the re-molding. The chest is far behind, though; there is no color separation on the windshield wipers, and there are no details on the screws or window trim. The weathering effect is basic, still failing to hide the toy's plastic appearance and lack of detail.

▼The chest has a small mechanism that opens to reveal a leadership module accessory. This is a potential highlight, but the inside of the window lacks any detailing—there's just a large red plastic sheet inside. This feels lazy. The manufacturer could have added mechanical details here, ensuring that the window would look good both when open and closed without interfering with the transformation. Instead, the company tried to do the bare minimum while also skimping on this area, which is ultimately counterproductive.

▼The iconic spine details on the back are present, and it’s worth noting that this time, Lucky Cat has genuinely created the "lobster back" design. This Optimus Prime has a bending waist joint, and when it bends, the manufacturer cleverly uses an internal spine detail piece to fill in the gap created by the bend. This might be the first time a lobster-back design has appeared on a transformable toy, and it is a thoughtful design element.

▼Looking at the arms, the upper arms are fine, but the lower arms are where the issues show. Comparing with the DLX version, you can clearly see that due to the transformation structure and lack of paint, the classic gear and tread details on the forearms are missing. The forearms look flat and casual, and because only one shade of silver is used, the mechanical details lack depth.

The inner side of the forearms is well-detailed, with pipes and small parts that are well replicated, though on the back of the forearms, you can see some folded vehicle shell pieces. This is acceptable because, unlike the MM01, where the arms don't participate in transformation, these arms have a relatively decent level of detail despite being part of the transformation structure. The only downside here is the paint job.

▼As for Optimus Prime’s classic square-shaped hips in Transformers 7, this area is also a major problem for the paint. It has a color that looks like an unwashed toilet. I mentioned earlier that I wiped off the wash, and the details and color separation are actually quite good. There are even two shades of silver for the separation, but unfortunately, the same treatment wasn’t applied to the forearms.

▼When it comes to the lower legs, the details here are noticeably sloppy, probably hand-painted by the manufacturer. I'm not sure why they didn't just directly copy the DLX details, like they did with the abdomen. The spring color separation on the legs is also missing. However, the basic details and paintwork are in place, and overall, it’s not a major issue.

▼The thighs and the rear of the waist/hip have the same issue as the lower legs—details are a bit too careless. However, it's not a major problem, and for a transforming toy, it’s acceptable. By the way, I didn't clean the wash on the rear skirt piece very well. You can get a sense of how dirty the waist/hip area originally was.

▼Next, let's take a look at the accessories. I’ve already mentioned the issue of only getting half of the accessories earlier. Now, let's focus on the quality of the accessories. The set includes a heat energy sword, an axe, a hand cannon, a gun, and two connectors for attaching the hand cannon and energy sword to the wrists. All the accessories are painted in a gunmetal color, with transparent parts on the blade of the sword and axe. However, for some reason, the transparent parts are a pale yellow instead of the orange seen in the DLX version, which is more movie-accurate.

▼To attach the hand cannon or energy sword, you first need to clip the connector onto Optimus Prime's wrist before you can mount the weapon. I don’t mind the need for extra connectors to mount the weapons; at least this ensures the integrity of the arm and the transformation structure.

▼The overall sculpt, details, and paintwork of the energy sword are fine, but the blade color looks too cheap. Since one sword just didn't have the desired impact, I ended up purchasing an additional hand sword from the seller. At least now I’ve finally achieved the dual sword mode.

▼Just posing it in a few different ways, this Optimus Prime still has good articulation, and it's easy to get various poses. After equipping the dual swords, the overall presence is significantly boosted. It's just one accessory, but the manufacturer chose to save money here.

▼The second accessory that requires a connector is the distinctive hand cannon from Transformers 7. This hand cannon is basically a reworked version of the one from the Bumblebee spinoff, and it’s really not suitable for Optimus Prime—plus, it looks ugly. I don’t know what the official designers were thinking. The front of the cannon has a transparent piece, and there’s a light-up feature in the barrel. However, just like with the head sculpt light, I have no idea what battery it requires, so it doesn’t light up.

▼Another extremely frustrating design flaw is that, unlike the energy sword which can be used in both hands, this hand cannon is actually designed specifically for the left hand. The manufacturer only designed it for the left hand, so the right hand cannot even hold it. As a result, even if you buy a second hand cannon, you still can't have dual-wielding.

▼The hand cannon mounted on the hand looks something like this. I feel like it might be a bit too large; in the movie, Optimus Prime's hand cannon doesn't seem that big. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been shooting at Hydra for so long without even scratching the rust off the paint.

▼The hand cannon is securely mounted, so there's no need to worry about it falling off or loosening. You just need to be mindful of the angle when attaching or detaching it.

▼Here’s a pose from the trailer where he confronts Gorilla Captain. I have to say, it really looks bad. When did such an ugly pose and design become considered classic?

▼Compared to the ugly hand cannon from Transformers 7, the big black gun from the spin-off era looks much better. This is the kind of weapon a leader should wield—low-key and steady, yet still exuding the aura of strength and leadership. This time, Lucky Cat also included the big gun. However, the details are sloppy, and there’s no paint separation at all.

▼The big gun is secured in the palm by a groove inside the hand. I have to say, once Optimus Prime swapped to this iconic weapon, his presence instantly changed. Although the design in Transformers 7 is still as abstract as ever, just changing the weapon made a huge improvement to Optimus Prime’s appearance. I really don’t understand how Transformers 7 managed to collect all the ugliest and least fitting elements and load them onto Optimus Prime.

▼The last weapon is the small axe from the movie, which Hydra catches with one hand, making Optimus Prime look like a joke. Like the big gun, it is also mounted by securing it in the palm, and it can be paired with the energy blade to recreate the sword-and-axe mode from the battle.

▼In fact, many parts, details, and even these weapons on the Transformers 7 Optimus Prime clearly show traces of the Michael Bay era. I'm not saying that the Optimus Prime from the Michael Bay era is bad; on the contrary, the design of Optimus Prime in the live-action movie trilogy remains my favorite to this day. However, the design is completely different from the one in the "Bumblebee" prequel reboot. They are two entirely distinct styles and can't be compared at all. The official approach seems to be trying to inherit the commercial success and story continuity of the prequel while also trying to attract old fans of the Michael Bay era. As a result, they recklessly mixed everything together without considering adaptability, leading to the creation of this strange design.

▼When compared to the king of the transformable figures, the MM01, the difference is clear. The elements of the Transformers 7 Optimus Prime, which forcefully incorporate the three-movie trilogy style, don't add to its appeal but rather detract from its aesthetics. The Optimus Prime in the prequel is beautifully designed with no flaws, while the one in Transformers 7 looks like a Frankenstein’s monster made from various mismatched pieces. It appears loose and fragile, lacking both the biological beauty, mechanical strength, and power of the prequel version, and the heavy metal industrial feel and imposing presence of the Michael Bay-era Optimus Prime.

▼When compared to the YOLOPARK AMK series Optimus Prime, the difference becomes even more evident. Since the YOLOPARK model is non-transformable, it features more color separation and weathering paint, making it more faithful to the original design than this Lucky Cat version.

▼Let's do a simple comparison with the Hydra model.

▼Finally, let's look at the articulation. Starting with the head, the range of motion is sufficient, but the red neck connector piece is particularly prone to being visible. There's almost no limitation for looking down due to interference, and looking up and turning the head are both effortless.

▼The shoulders can raise to just under ninety degrees, but the most awkward thing about this Optimus Prime is that the shoulders cannot be fully raised. The two cover plates on the shoulders need to be lifted, as shown in the picture, in order to achieve a fully raised position. This issue greatly interferes with shoulder articulation, especially during posing, as these two cover plates need to be adjusted every time a new pose is attempted.

▼It's worth noting that the elbow actually has a double-joint design. One of the joints is hidden inside the forearm for aesthetic purposes, and it needs to be pulled out before it can be used. This allows the elbow to bend close to 180 degrees, providing a full range of motion.

▼The hands are fully articulated, which is quite common in third-party figures these days.

▼As mentioned before, the most impressive design feature of this Optimus Prime is the handling of the lobster-back. I think the bending range is still sufficient.

▼The leg articulation is definitely the most frustrating aspect of this toy, and it’s what ultimately led me to consider this figure a failure in my eyes. First, the range of motion is sufficient, and you can pose it in various ways. However, the biggest issue is the terrible feel of the joints! Whether it’s the hip joints for front, back, or side kicks, or the knee bend, the plastic friction sounds are awful when you move them. The side kicks are so tight that I worry I might snap them, and I had to loosen a few screws just to make it somewhat playable. The play in the gear joints is ridiculous, and when you hold the toy, both legs keep wobbling uncontrollably, making it almost unplayable. Such poor quality in a toy at this price point is simply unforgivable. Honestly, Optimus Prime’s main design challenges lie in the upper body, while the lower body should be simple to design—just have the legs come together. With no technical difficulties or transformation pressures, the fact that the manufacturer could design the crucial joints to feel this bad leaves me wondering what they were thinking.

▼The foot stability is briefly mentioned, and now let’s take a look at its transformation and vehicle mode.

▼This Optimus Prime’s transformation essentially borrows directly from Lucky Cat’s own smaller-scale Optimus Prime transformation process, without introducing many new ideas. At least the details are entirely new designs, unlike the CE Soundwave, which suffered from a lack of detail due to scaling up the smaller figure. What’s interesting is the storage of the massive bumper on the truck’s front, which is cleverly folded and hidden in the chest after several steps. The first time I transformed it, it felt a bit like solving a Rubik's Cube, but once you get the hang of it, it’s no longer an issue.

▼In vehicle mode, the front of the truck is almost flawless (PS: the truck actually has side mirrors, but I forgot to fold them out). The level of accuracy, weathering, and the heavy, American-style truck feel offer a significant visual improvement compared to the robot mode. The only downside is that you can clearly see the leader module inside the windows, which can be removed if you mind it.

▼The detailing on the side doors is also just right. The quality control of this product is still up to standard, and you don’t have to spend a lot of time adjusting and aligning parts to make them fit.

▼Looking at the front of the vehicle from several different angles, I personally think there's nothing to criticize about this truck front. It can be considered the best truck front of Optimus Prime from Transformers 7 currently available on the market. The rear part of the truck front also has cover panels to prevent any mechanical parts from showing, effectively hiding them.

▼Of course, as with all Optimus Primes, the truck front is complete, but the rear is quite casual. The trailer section clearly reveals the details of the legs in robot mode, with uneven bumps and dips. Essentially, it's just a matter of putting the two legs together to finish it off.

▼From the chassis, the legs are even more obvious. It seems that, to this day, no movie-line Optimus Prime has managed to perfectly replicate the trailer section.

▼With that, this long-awaited Lucky Cat Transformers 7 Optimus Prime review is coming to an end. Overall, it's a fairly average product. The introduction of the lobster-back design was indeed a fresh touch. However, the manufacturer’s lack of sincerity is evident, with shortcuts in accessories, stiff and sluggish joints, sloppy weathering, and other issues pulling it below the passing line.

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△ First, the accessories: the standard product includes only the hand cannon and the Matrix of Leadership, while the big black gun, hand knife, battle axe, and two connectors are Pre-order bonus.

△ The Main figure stands 28 cm tall. Comparing its appearance with the threezero DLX Optimus Prime from "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" (right), you can see that the completion of this Lucky Cat Optimus Prime is very high, with a similarity rate of 90%. Hopefully, the final product will further refine the weathered paint job to match threezero's level.
Additionally, there's a missing blue paint on the sole, which is present in the original movie design. Hopefully, this will be added in the final product.

△ The back is also neatly stored, but it's unclear if its transformation borrows from the MM01. The backpack design seems familiar.

△ The product features multiple alloy parts, clearly targeting the MM01 and DLX series. The hand cannon and head sculpt also use magnetic sensing design.

△ The joint mobility is quite good, featuring a lobster-back design and gear joints. The hands are fully articulated with all five fingers movable, which is commendable!

△ The ground-punching pose looks quite handsome and standard, but from this angle, the chest area seems too clean. Hopefully, more weathered rust paint could be added.

△ In addition to the hand knife and hand cannon, the big black gun from the extended universe is also included as Pre-order bonus, which I think is quite good.

△ I have to say, the Main figure of this Lacuy Cat Optimus Prime from "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" looks really cool.

△ In vehicle mode, the truck head's completion is quite impressive. It's smooth and without too many seams, making it visually pleasing.

△ The additional front bumper from "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" gives a more muscular feel, which I really like! However, the storage in the rear half looks somewhat cumbersome and heavy!

△ From this angle, it's even more obvious. It's basically the complete legs with slight transformation. If the thighs could be handled more thinly, it would be even better.

△ Although the vehicle form has some drawbacks, the extremely excellent humanoid fidelity still makes me very excited. After all, there are too few good Optimus Prime toys from "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" on the market.

The most surprising part is that the pre-order price for this product is about 500 CNY. Compared to the 1,200 CNY MM01 Optimus Prime from the extended universe, so it's much more affordable. As long as the final product quality is not disappointing, it should sell well!

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