Transformers enthusiasts, get ready! Significant discounts are now available on the highly coveted Lego Optimus Prime and Soundwave sets, with the popular Bumblebee set also seeing a price drop. This is a prime opportunity to expand your collection with these iconic characters from the Lego Icons Transformers series.
Lego Optimus Prime: The Autobot Leader at a Great Price
The impressive 1,508-piece Lego Optimus Prime model, typically priced at $180, is currently available for $156.39. This discount is especially notable ahead of major retail sales. While Amazon leads with this offer, Target has the set for $158, and Walmart lists it at $167. A standout feature of this Lego Icons Transformers series entry is its remarkable 2-in-1 capability, allowing a seamless transformation from a detailed robot figure to a fully functional truck.
Optimus Prime`s classic G1-era design is meticulously recreated, boasting 19 points of articulation for a wide array of dynamic poses in robot mode. This 13.5-inch scale model includes movable components beyond typical Lego builds, thanks to its transformative design. Converting between robot and truck modes is a relatively straightforward process, achievable in under a minute once the steps are familiar.
The set is rich with interactive features and accessories, making it one of the most dynamic collectible sets for adults. It comes with brick-built replicas of his ion blaster and Energon axe, a detachable jetpack, and interchangeable waist panels. The chest windows open to reveal the Matrix of Leadership artifact. An Energon cube and a detailed display plaque are also included. Even in its `secondary` truck mode, measuring 10.5 x 4.5 x 5.5 inches, Optimus Prime is remarkably detailed, appearing as a standalone vehicle. The construction process is complex yet rewarding, typically taking experienced builders three to six hours to complete.
Lego Soundwave: The Decepticon Infiltrator Joins the Ranks
The release of the 1,505-piece Lego Soundwave set has recently influenced Optimus Prime`s stock availability. Initially launched in August as a Lego Store exclusive, Soundwave became widely available at major retailers starting October 1st. Walmart is currently offering this new Decepticon display model for $180, a $10 markdown from its $190 MSRP. Like Optimus Prime, Soundwave is a versatile 2-in-1 figure, converting impressively from robot to a classic cassette player.
This 13-inch model mirrors Optimus Prime in size and piece count, featuring Soundwave`s iconic G1-era design. Unique to Soundwave are its integrated sound effects and dialogue lines, activated by pressing a play button. A standout feature is the inclusion of buildable, transformable figures of Ravage and Laserbeak, which convert into cassettes that can be neatly stored within Soundwave`s cassette deck. The set is completed with a brick-built information plaque detailing Soundwave`s technical specifications and a miniature cassette tape for added authenticity.
Lego Bumblebee: The Loyal Scout
Completing the initial Lego Icons Transformers lineup is the 950-piece Bumblebee set. While not experiencing a drastic discount, it`s currently available for $86 (originally $90), making it an excellent collectible under $100. This highly articulated figure quickly transforms from robot to car, capturing Bumblebee`s distinctive 1980s G1-era look.
Standing 9.5 inches tall in robot mode and 8.5 inches long as a vehicle, Bumblebee comes equipped with a detachable ion blaster, a jetpack, and an information plaque, perfect for display alongside his Autobot and Decepticon counterparts.