The build was really fun. However, as the build actually transforms the joints are on the weak side. With that in mine once it was in place I don't want to pick it up and transform it more then every now and then. The set itself is amazing. My husband grew up with the older transformers animated movie so this was a must get for us. I do not regret getting this set but I am terrified about my younger children getting a hold of it as it will not hold up to them playing with it. If you are looking for a unique transformer and lego to display then this is amazing. If you want it to be able to play with then do not get this as the waist, the thumbs, and the ankle braces ( the ones with the clear red on the top of the foot) are weak points and fall apart easily.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from LEGOBy Jane, LEGO® Customer Service, June 23, 2022
We think this set makes a great addition to your collection! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on how we could make the Optimus Prime set even better. We’ll share your feedback with our design team.
Growing up, my two favorite things were Lego and transformers. For years I dreamed of having the two combined and now that dream has come true. The build was absolutely wonderful and the the finished set was perfect in every way. The only spot I find troublesome is the middle of the torso comes apart very easily but otherwise it's strong. I definitely recommend every transformers fan and any builder pick this up.
Overall, I purchased this set as a fan of G1 transformers characters, especially Optimus Prime. The build experience was great and the finished product looks great on display. However, if someone buys the set for a child to play with, the child will probably be discouraged and disappointed when playing with it and it keeps coming apart. The legs are extremely heavy that. They come apart from the body if you hold it by its torso. You have to transform it slowly and carefully from robot to truck and back in order to keep it together too. I cannot recommend this set for play value. If you’re a fan of the character and looking for a good set for the build, I highly recommend this set. It also looks great on the shelf.
Bought this when it came out to build on birthday a few weeks later. Started building it poured out each bag for each step got to the end of bag 1 and noticed it’s missing two piece 4558954 to complete step 24. First time this has ever happen with any set I bought from the store.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from LEGOBy Samuel, LEGO® Customer Service, June 22, 2022
We're sorry about the hiccup. Please head to LEGO.build/BricksPieces-BV and complete the form to get free replacement pieces. We'll ship them to you as soon as possible!
I have been wishing for this set for 20 years. The combination of Lego and Transformers is awesome!!! I bought the off brand of Optimus a few years ago and the quality was junk compared to Lego. I will buy every Lego/Transformers set that comes out!!! I love this set!!!
I know that this comment is very common for this item but for me as a huge Transformers G1 and LEGO fan, this LEGO set was something I was dreaming during my childhood! The Figure and Truck looks awesome and I hope so that you will create at least Soundwave, Bumblebee... Unfortunatelly I have to mention that stability of this set is very debatable... If you want to move figure leg part with the red light brick is always disassembles, if you want to place Ion Blaster in Optimus hand, hand has an issue to keep the position and hand is falling down... I do not have an issue to change it into a truck like lot of fans and it is acceptable (not more) for me.
LEGO please add an option to choose SERBIA in the country list for Write a Review section.
I built this set with my children on Father's Day; sharing the build and experience of Optimus being a father figure to me when I was their age. Definitely one of the most rewarding builds I've done in a long time. I highly recommend Optimus Prime if you are a fan of Transformers and LEGO!