UFO Annular Trailer + Transformers Optimus Prime

In Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Optimus carried it's annular trailer into the battlefield which acted as a weapon rack when it was fully deployed.

This was the annular trailer produced by UFO.

It was an original design and definitely not a pirated product. It comes in different version. The which I have here was the silver version.

Optimus with the trailer. The trailer sits right into the peg on the prime mover. This is as close as you can get to movie accurate.

The trailer once fully deployed. That was how the name annular trailer came from. It formed a circular weapon rack.

Close up on the interior of the annular trailer.

The LED gimmicks were on the canister. It was a nice addition to this product.

The interior of the trailer/rack was rather detailed too.

Optimus sitting on it's weapon stash to ponder on what to equip. I can use some extra accessories with this rack.

This was another big third party purchase for me. It was not acceptable for Optimus Prime to move around in vehicle mode without it's trailer so I did what was right and bought this annular trailer. Boy was I excited when I received it once it was finally released!

It was huge and it compliments Optimus both in trailer mode or weapon rack mode well. The transformation was really well designed. No disassemble or part swapping needed which was really neat. The only downside regarding this product was the finishing. The blue marking above and below the trailer was a bit off on mine. That aside, the price tag for this product was a bit too steep. All in all, it was a great purchase in my opinion. This will surely made any leader class Optimus Prime whole and complete.

FWI-3 Jet Power Upgrade Kit + Transformers Optimus Prime

"Fans Want It" or FWI for short is a third party company which is dedicated to produce add on parts for leader class transformers figure from the movie series. When Takara/Hasbro first introduced the Jetfire Prime, a lot of fans lamented that it was far from being movie accurate including myself. After waiting for more than a year, FWI came out with their own version of the jet power parts and it was something to behold.

Out-of-the box jet power parts.

Jet power parts on Optimus in vehicle mode. Looks like a prime mover hauling a plane wreckage.

Time to suit up!

The jet boots gave Optimus and extra height of about 2-3 inches.

Fully suited and ready to deploy.

Ready yourselves Decepticons!

Close up on jet powered Optimus.

I have my doubts in purchasing this since I have never dealt with any third party Transformers product before but boy was I glad that I actually took the plunge. The jet power parts were not something which were fabricated from the parts of the leader class Jetfire. It was made solely on the idea of a perfect jet power parts for Optimus and it managed to achieved that flawlessly. The parts snap on Optimus without much of an issue. The matte finishing was a bit lacking but still fits the job nicely. My only complaint regarding this add-on parts is the price tag. I bought this upgrade kit at around USD90 which was equivalent to half of the price for Optimus. Despite being expensive, it was still money well spent.

Transformers Jetwing Optimus Prime + UFO Articulated Hands

Optimus Prime returned in the third installment of the movie with a jetpack and hence, the perfect opportunity for Takara Tomy/Hasbro to milk the franchise.

Optimus in vehicle mode. It is a close replica to the prime mover it was based on.

Optimus in robot mode. This is one of the best mold for the movie Optimus Prime. The hands were replaced with the UFO articulated hands which is a must-have option part. 

The fuel tank can be transformed into a cannon.

You want some?

I bought a pair of energy sword. It fits into the articulated hands well.

 

The not-so movie accurate jetwing pack. It is basically a set of gattling guns attached to a flight unit.

The prime mover with the jetpack attached to it. Looks pretty good.

Optimus with the jetwing pack. It is something to behold.

This extra firepower might be enough to bring down the Decepticon!

This is my first Transformers movie figure and I have to say that I am impressed. The detail, articulation and transformation mechanic were great for a Transformers toy. My only gripe was the finishing or should I say the lack of finishing on most of the parts. The parts in this figure were molded in their respective colour so the figure still looks like a toy at best. I wonder if it is the same with the other releases which came with a glossy finishing. Guess I got to get one to make a comparison.