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Blokees Transformers Action Edition 01 G1 Optimus Prime
The first Action Edition: a 188-piece, 7-inch G1 Optimus Prime with a removable Matrix.
Blokees Transformers Action Edition · 8 releases compared$39.99 at Blokees · Price checked Oct 7
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Our verdict
Key details
- Ages 14+
- 188 pieces
- 1 build
- Small parts
- Model kits
- Blokees
WARNING! Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
More info
- Pieces: 188
- Blokees SKU: 71156-2
- Height: About 7.09 in
- Articulation: 45 joints
- Series: Transformers Action Edition 01
- Includes: Jet pack, laser cannon, Energon axe, avatar
- Lights: Eyes and Matrix (magnetic)
- Also in box: Stand, stickers, instructions
- Box size: 9.84 x 5.12 x 12.60 in
- Age (Blokees): 14+
Best for and who should skip it
Best for
- Fans of the original G1 cartoon
- A first large Blokees kit with 188 pieces
- Collectors who want toy-color options
Skip it if
- You want articulated fingers; owners say they do not move
- You want the widest shoulder and elbow range
- The fan is under Blokees' age of 14
What we like and what to keep in mind
What we like
- Removable Matrix of Leadership behind the chest window
- Jet pack, laser cannon and Energon axe included
- Stickers and parts for a toy-color version
Keep in mind
- One owner could not close the chest with the Matrix inside
- Owners mention limited shoulder and elbow movement
- One owner says a knee broke during assembly
How we reviewed it
What owners say.
- 1 positive
- 2 mixed
Paraphrased from public owner reviews. Each one links to where it was posted.
A builder who usually makes Master Grade and PG Gunpla bought it for fun and was impressed by the plastic and molds; everything fit without a nipper or sanding, and it feels sturdy to pose.
Close to what they wanted, but the shoulders and elbows have limited range and the hands are hollow. Likes the option parts for show or toy eye colors and the stickers.
Loves the kit, but the Matrix would not fit in the chest, which stays open with a gap.
Sources.
What we read for this review, and when we last checked it.
How it compares.
This toy next to the alternatives we suggest, using the maker’s details.
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| Price | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 |
| Maker’s age | Ages 14+ | Ages 14+ | Ages 14+ |
| Category | Model kits | Model kits | Model kits |
| Pieces | 188 | – | 364 |
| Good for | G1 cartoon fans and first-time Action Edition builders | G1 fans who want Megatron on his throne | G1 fans who want the newest Action Edition Optimus |
| Stock | Available | Available | Out of stock at retailer |
Prices are the list prices we saw on the maker’s site and change often.
