{"id":15326,"date":"2022-05-12T17:48:48","date_gmt":"2022-05-12T15:48:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1644089"},"modified":"2022-05-12T18:16:22","modified_gmt":"2022-05-12T16:16:22","slug":"lego-unveils-all-new-optimus-prime-transformers-mash-up-model","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/lego-unveils-all-new-optimus-prime-transformers-mash-up-model\/","title":{"rendered":"LEGO unveils all-new Optimus Prime Transformers mash-up model"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"><\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By George Storr\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Thursday, 12 May 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p>LEGO just announced its long-awaited Optimus Prime set. The iconic Transformers lead will be re-imagined as a fully transforming LEGO creation.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s one of the most exciting <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/new-lego-sets\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">new LEGO sets<\/a> of 2022 and unites an epic TV and film universe with one of the world\u2019s best-loved toys.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s set for release on 1st June 2022 and will cost \u00a3149.99.<\/p>\n<p>The Transformers first appeared in toy form in 1984 before going on to spawn a TV series, numerous comics, films and more. Now, thanks to a new partnership between LEGO and Hasbro, the Transformers are finally being imagined in LEGO.<\/p>\n<p>Made up of 1508 pieces, Optimus Prime can be made in \u2018truck mode\u2019 or \u2018robot mode\u2019, showing off both sides of an epic pop-culture character. When it\u2019s in truck mode, the set will measure 15cm high and 10.5cm long. In robot mode, it\u2019s 35cm tall.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/\/www.lego.com\/en-gb&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;sponsored noopener noreferrer\" noreferrer=\"\" noopener=\"\"><strong>Shop full LEGO range<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"&quot;twitter-tweet&quot;\" data-dnt=\"&quot;true&quot;\"><p lang=\"&quot;en&quot;\" dir=\"&quot;ltr&quot;\">Begin the epic build. <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/LEGO?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;\">#LEGO<\/a> <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Transformers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;\">#Transformers<\/a> <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/OptimusPrime?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;\">#OptimusPrime<\/a> <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/t.co\/rjdQbdej43&quot;\">pic.twitter.com\/rjdQbdej43<\/a><\/p>\u2014 LEGO (@LEGO_Group) <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/twitter.com\/LEGO_Group\/status\/1524343600406056961?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;\">May 11, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async=\"\" src=\"&quot;https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js&quot;\" charset=\"&quot;utf-8&quot;\"\/><p>Due to the sheer amount of pieces, it could be a slightly tricky build! So if you\u2019re considering this as a gift for a younger builder, you might need to give them a hand! If not, then take a look at our full guide to the <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/best-lego-gifts-for-adults\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">best LEGO sets for adults<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This unveiling marks a recent spate of new product reveals from LEGO, including the exciting new <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/sci-fi\/lego-star-wars-luke-skywalker-landspeeder\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">LEGO Skywalker Landspeeder<\/a>, from Star Wars.<\/p>\n<p>The 1890 piece model sees one of the most iconic vehicles from the Star Wars universe re-created in LEGO form.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/\/www.lego.com\/en-gb&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;sponsored noopener noreferrer\" noreferrer=\"\" noopener=\"\"><strong>Shop full LEGO range<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Elsewhere, some of the most interesting new LEGO sets have been from the Creator series, in the form of world football stadiums!<\/p>\n<p>Check out our <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/sport\/football\/best-football-lego-sets-to-buy\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">best football LEGO sets<\/a> guide for the latest picks.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"&quot;s1&quot;\"><strong>If you\u2019re looking for more inspiration, why not try our <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/technology-guides\/tech-gifts\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">tech gift guide<\/a>. 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