I got this G1 Transformers Optimus Prime from ebay a couple of months ago and wondered if it is a reissue or an original 1984 issue as the seller didnt have a clue about Transformers apart from the year that is printed on the box which is 1984. It is in sealed and unopened condition as it has tape on the end flaps that look as though it has never been opened and on the back there is a a huge crease running all along the rear of the header card. here are some images

Hello Michael,

I just happen to have the Transformers Field Guide at hand (just reviewed it for the site, see here). I checked your images and compared them to the ones in the publication. And I can confirm 99% that what you have is indeed the  original Optimus Prime from the first series, released in 1984. The book also states the mint in box value should be around 125 dollars.

Hope that helps!

Baska

PS: notice that in the review I stated it is a true quick reference guide. How true!

Thanks for the info Baska I paid the exact price that the book says plus shipping charges to the UK as it came from the USA. The other Transformers I have are in a bit of a state as I have had them since I was a kid in the 80s and they dont have the boxes or guns and accessories that came with them.

A Takara Diaclone Powered Convoy a a few years before it turned into Transformers Ultra Magnus I like the blue colour better than the White that was used on Ultra Magnus

This is a Knock off. Although a good quality knock off. The KO Optimus\' box is darker and has an indent on the back where the flap meets the box.





I used to work in a specialty toy store that sold a lot of the good quality KOs. Let me know if you have any more questions.

Thanks for the info Cemetary Man I thought it was a KO but wasnt sure. There are some nice knock offs on www.kotoys.com and  I have some g1 decepticon seekers on there way to me they are smaller than the original ones and starscream is black instead of the usual grey.