Possible LEGO 10302 Optimus Prime reveal may be imminent

A new report suggests that the rumoured upcoming LEGO 10302 Optimus Prime may be fully revealed within the next few days.

Following recent rumours of the first-ever LEGO Transformers set and a listing from an online retailer, a new report states that 10302 Optimus Prime could be unveiled this week. Promobricks, who reported the original rumour, says that the set, which has apparently been created in collaboration with Hasbro, may be launched on June 1 with a possible pre-sale a few days before.

The report mentions that the LEGO Transformers set will be based on the G1 (or Generation 1) version of Optimus Prime, with the character appearing in both truck and Autobot forms. Unlike other LEGO sets, no disassembly will be required to change the look of the model and you will indeed be able to transform Optimus Prime from one form into another.

The truck base is said to form Optimus Prime’s legs, the head can be folded up from the cab and the arms become the sides of the truck. Apparently the model doesn’t have moveable knee joints, but the legs can be set about shoulder-width apart and rotated. The arms are said to be fully moveable and can hold a number of accessories.

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In Autobot form, Optimus Prime is said to stand about 35 cm tall and the set includes an ion blaster, Energon cube, Matrix of Leadership and red jetpack. A small sticker-based plaque can also be attached to the figure, possibly similar to those seen on UCS sets.

The story doesn’t mention if 10302 Optimus Prime will be a LEGO Creator Expert set, as with 10300 Back to the Future Time Machine, but the set’s numbering would seem to suggest so. Additional information confirms previous rumours that 10302 Optimus Prime will include 1,508 pieces and retail for €169.99.

There’s been no word from the LEGO Group yet regarding 10302 Optimus Prime, so do continue to treat this story with caution until we have more information.

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Matt Yeo
From video game journalism to kids’ publishing, I’ve been there, seen it, done it and worn the T-shirt. I was also the editor of the first-ever official LEGO magazine way back when, LEGO Adventures. I have a passion for movies, comic books, tech and video games, with a wallet that’s struggling to keep up with my LEGO set wish list.

Matt Yeo

From video game journalism to kids’ publishing, I’ve been there, seen it, done it and worn the T-shirt. I was also the editor of the first-ever official LEGO magazine way back when, LEGO Adventures. I have a passion for movies, comic books, tech and video games, with a wallet that’s struggling to keep up with my LEGO set wish list.

One thought on “Possible LEGO 10302 Optimus Prime reveal may be imminent

  • 09/05/2022 at 19:04
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    We want the announcement of the lego castle right now!

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