Lego Optimus Prime Might Just Be the Greatest Lego Set Ever

In arguably the best collaboration of all time, Lego has partnered up with Hasbro to deliver a special Transformers set, giving you the power to build your own form-changing Optimus Prime.

Inspired by the Generation 1 look and appearance of the mighty Autobot leader, this new set includes over 1,500 pieces that, once built, can convert from a robot to a truck and back again, just like in the TV show, comics, and subsequent movies.

The model features 19 points of articulation in robot mode and an open chest chamber to store the Autobot Matrix of Leadership. Builders can even attach the jetpack in robot mode and place the included ion blaster and Energon axe in the Autobot’s hands. Other authentic accessories include an Energon cube and an optional waist panel. Furthermore, there’s even an accompanying plaque to display your passion for Transformers with pride.

“It has been an honour and joy to work together with Hasbro to develop a Lego version of Optimus Prime,” said Joseph Patrick Lyde, senior designer at the Lego Group. “I am excited to see these two toy companies come together for the first time to celebrate the leader of the Autobots. Optimus Prime has become a pop culture symbol of courage, selflessness, and great leadership as well as an awesome toy that embodies the problem-solving and creativity skills that both companies value so much. It’s been a wonderful and challenging task to bring him to life using Lego bricks, especially making sure that he can shift modes without disassembly and stay true to his signature look and style.”

The Lego Optimus Prime will be available from 1 June 2022 and cost $169.99 (around R2,720). You can check it out on the official Lego store here.