Transformers Optimus Prime Lego Set Restocked And 20% Off At Amazon

Lego’s superior 2-in-1 Optimus Prime Lego set is again in inventory at a number of main retailers. The favored Transformers Lego set had been offered out since earlier than the vacations till final month when Amazon secured new models. These offered out rapidly, however Amazon simply restocked the set again–and this time Amazon is not the one retailer with Optimus Prime. Walmart and Target have additionally restocked the 1,508-piece Lego duplicate of the Autobot chief. All three retailers are providing a 20% discount that drops the price of Lego Optimus Prime to $144 (was $180).

We would not be stunned to see this 2-in-1 build–Optimus can rapidly change between mech and truck modes–sell out once more quickly. The present value matches the set’s Black Friday promotion. If all three retailers promote out, it is value noting that the Lego Store restocked Optimus Prime, too, however you may should pay the complete $180 MSRP. Lego formally lists Optimus Prime as “laborious to search out.” This description mixed with the extended inventory shortages might imply that the Optimus Prime equipment, which debuted in 2022, is near retirement.

$144 (was $180)

What sets the Optimus Prime apart from many other licensed kits of this size is that it’s highly interactive. Though you won’t be pulling off dynamic poses, you will be able to gently adjust the limbs of Optimus, equip him with his trademark ion blaster, and even replace his hand with his legendary Energon-Axe. Optimus has 19 points of articulation, so he’s essentially a large high-end action figure that doubles as an awesome display piece.

The real magic here is that Optimus can transform into his signature truck mode, easily shifting from Autobot commander to a big rig that’s ready to roll out. To get to that point is the fun part though. It took us just over three hours to piece collectively the 1,500-plus bricks wanted to carry everybody’s Cybertronian to life.

When you’re achieved, you may have an Optimus Prime duplicate that measures 13.5 inches tall in mech mode and 10.5 inches lengthy when transformed right into a truck.

$90

After two years of talking to himself and converting into a truck to take long aimless drives, one of Optimus Prime’s pals finally joined him in the brick-built world of Lego last summer.

Lego’s 950-piece Bumblebee kit has but to obtain a reduction, however this comparatively smaller buildable determine is likely one of the coolest Lego units underneath $100. It has quite a few factors of articulation, and you may rapidly remodel the Autobot from mech to automobile.

Bumblebee is 9.5 inches tall in mech mode and eight.5 inches lengthy in automobile mode.

Amazon additionally has an excellent deal on one other iconic automobile from film historical past. The Lego Icons Back to the Future Time Machine is discounted to $160 (was $200). It is a 3-in-1 construct, however in contrast to the Transformers units, you may want to select which DeLorean mannequin from the trilogy you wish to construct. If you happen to change your thoughts afterward, you may partially deconstruct the mannequin and rebuild it utilizing the directions for one of many different designs. This deal can be out there at Walmart and Target.