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This is a derivative fanmade version of Transformers Armada Optimus Prime made out of Lego. I am not affiliated with either brand.

First off, timestamps below because this is a nearly 40 minute video and I know not everyone has that kind of time (or even perhaps the attention span lol). This is for fans of Armada Optimus Prime such as myself, so there was a lot to pack into this video:

0:00 Intro
0:53 Full truck and trailer mode
2:42 Trailer by itself
4:15 Truck Cab by itself (including Over-Run gun mode)
5:55 Transform Optimus Prime truck cab to Robot
6:57 Optimus Prime core robot mode
9:34 Minicon compatibility with core robot
12:15 Over-Run close look
14:56 Sparkplug close look
17:51 Minicon robot modes side-by-side
18:16 Optimus Prime with Ion Blaster cannon
20:55 Optimus Prime's Matrix
22:01 Transform Trailer to base mode (Battle Station config)
25:14 Change Battle Station to Repair Station
26:20 Change Repair Station to Command Station
27:41 Transform Base Mode to Super Mode legs
29:03 Transform Trailer directly to Super Mode legs
30:40 Transform Optimus Prime core robot to Super Mode Torso
32:46 Combine Super Mode Torso to Legs
33:44 Super Mode robot
35:40 Super Optimus Prime with Ion Blaster cannon
37:38 Minicon compatibility with Super Mode robot
38:30 Final Super Mode attack features

Flickr link for pics of my stuff: https://www.flickr.com/photos/186285216@N05/albums/

Transformers Armada Optimus Prime is something I've been wanting to try and build with Lego since late 2017/early 2018. Back then, the available parts at the time meant that building it up to my standards of articulation with reasonable stability would have been borderline impossible. So I ended up shelving the project for several years while I practiced building other things. This was BEFORE it was announced that a new Armada Prime Transformer toy was in the works.

Fast forward to last year, 2022. Lego started producing new ratchet joint parts that were more compact of multiple sizes. Combined with the re-emergence of Armada Transformer toys, I was re-inspired, and knew my time was now to get this project done. I'd had a lot of time to think about it, so I started tinkering with the build, this time fully intent on finishing the project.

I have a tendency to be a perfectionist, which causes me to over-stress over the details. I wanted it ALL out of this Lego MOC: A fully functional Armada Optimus Prime figure with truck cab and trailer, cab robot and and base mode, and most importantly the super mode combination. All with the most articulation I could manage, with all necessary features, accessories, and even both Minicons! The only thing I wasn't worried about was the motorized gimmicks lol, because as cool as the original leader class toy was, I still wished it had knees.

Thank the Lord Jesus, after a year of building, and the last month preparing a video to showcase it (a kind that I had never done before, plus I hate the sound of my own voice lol), it is FINALLY DONE. The project is now complete!

The Armada version of Optimus Prime is a bit obscure these days, but the original deluxe-class figure was my first ever Transformer, and I have fond memories of it, so I'll never forget it. I hope that those who recognize it will like this Lego version! I'm glad to have finally gotten it done.

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