The set is based on the the very first generation (G1) of Optimus Prime and has a part count of 1,508. The many accessories included are his Ion Blaster, Energon Axe, the Allspark, and a Jetpack. There is also a UCS style plaque included which is full of tech stats.

The main feature and playability aspect of this set is that he can actually transform, from tall robot to iconic truck, and get this, without removing any pieces!

It’ll be available from 1st June and will retail for $/€169.99, which does seem a little steep, although the licence does need to be taken into account.

Will this be a day one purchase? Let us know your thoughts in the comment below.

Official description:

LEGO Group and TRANSFORMERS: ENGAGE BRICK MODE

The LEGO Group and Hasbro unite to reveal the new, fully converting LEGO® Transformers Optimus Prime

The collaboration marks the first time these leading global toy companies have worked together
• Featuring both Robot and alt modes, this is one of the few LEGO sets that converts between two different models
• The massive set includes over 1,500 LEGO pieces and stands over 35cm in Robot mode and 15cm high in alt mode

Billund, Denmark May 12th: Leading global toy companies, the LEGO Group and Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) unite for the first time to bring the iconic Transformers Autobot, Optimus Prime, to life in LEGO® form – complete with alt mode. The new LEGO Transformers Optimus Prime set is a tribute to the heroic Autobot leader with over 1,500 detailed LEGO pieces. Once assembled, the figure features 19 points of articulation that allow fans to convert from robot to truck alt mode and back again. This is one of the first times a LEGO set has been able to convert between two models, without the need to rebuild.

The new LEGO set will transport fans back to 1984 to when Transformers first exploded into popular culture with the original toy line and animated TV series. Modeled after the G1 Optimus Prime character, the new LEGO set includes remarkable attention to detail and features such as the ion blaster, Energon axe, an Energon Cube and the Autobot Matrix of Leadership which can be stored in the chest chamber.

Senior Designer at the LEGO Group, Joseph Patrick Kyde, says about the collaboration: “It has been an honour and joy to work together with Hasbro to develop a LEGO version of Optimus Prime! 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.”

Casey Collins, Head of Licensed Consumer Products and Business Development at Hasbro noted: “We’re excited to bring two of the world’s greatest play and entertainment companies together to celebrate this larger-than-life, iconic character – Optimus Prime. We know fans everywhere will be thrilled by this collaboration as it enables fans and families of all ages to create memories as they work together to build the LEGO Transformers Optimus Prime.”

Once complete building this 1,508-piece model, fans can admire their build with pride by adding the display plaque to pay tribute to the iconic Transformers character.

The LEGO Transformers Optimus Prime set will be available globally from LEGO.com/optimus and in LEGO stores from June 1st priced at 169,99 USD/EUR.

Thanks to Promobricks, the set is due to be released in June with a special VIP Early Access event taking place before, perfect for picking up the set before anyone else.

The piece count of 1,508 has also been rumoured along with which iteration it’ll be modelled on, the G1 version of Optimus Prime, not the delayed Rise of the Beasts movie as previously thought. 

Of course the main feature, and the most exciting one, is the transformation between Optimus Prime and the Truck. It is said you can transform between the two without removing any pieces!

There’ll be a ton of accessories too including an Ion Blaster, Energon Axe, Allspark, and a jetpack. There will also be a plaque detailing his specifications.

All the above information will reflect on the price which comes in at €169.99, a little bit steep if you ask me, until we start seeing product images I may change my opinion.

Please take the above rumoured information with a pinch on salt, these are rumours at the and of the day until either confirmed or denied. 

Focusing on the Autobots in particular, the set will feature their leader Optimus Prime. It’s said to be styled similarly to UCS (Ultimate Collector’s Series) sets and even come with an information plaque.

The design will most likely be based on the G1 style which means we’ll finally be getting awesome original Freightliner. What’s more impressive is that he is also equipped with his Wingblade Jetpack and either the Sword of Judgment or Energon Battle Axe.

Another really cool feature will be the transformation it’ll make from truck to robot as it is speculated that no modifications are necessary and can be changed easily. This would be the first time LEGO has attempted this and I personally cannot wait!

The set is rumoured to consist of 1508 pieces, release in May 2022 and retail for around £/$/€169.99.

Please tell us, via the comments below, what your initial thoughts are on this rumour and whether you’re excited for it?!