Just in from the Shizuoka Hobby Show 2026 event in Japan we have an in-hand look at the Transformers OG-03 Overgear Optimus Prime action figure.

The third release in the Overgear series that re-imagines classic Transformers characters with "real mecha" that are outfitted with extra styling and accessories. Thanks to @HobbyWatch we have an in-hand look at the newest addition to the line with an interview with Takara TOMY development manager Yukiya Amano.

Here we learn about what went into the making of the Autobot Leader action figure and showing is the many details about the Transformers toy including aspects of the robot mode and trailer features such as the removable weapons, light piped eyes, and more. The Transformers OG-03 Overgear Optimus Prime will be released in Spring 2027, with pre-orders opening June 2026. See the video below followed by the google translated English interview with Yukiya Amano Takara TOMY Designer.

This is Overgear 3, and he appears as the leader of the Resistance, or rather, in a certain role.

Yes.

So, first of all, regarding the robot mode, I'd like to highlight some points I'd like you to pay attention to when designing it.

Yes. The most distinctive feature of this vehicle is these tires, these are the spare tires, and there's a whole end to them, including all of them.  It looks like this on the back of the robot. The way the tires are lined up on the back like this was one of the first things I considered when designing it. By the way, this time...

Optimus Prime has always had a strong image of being a red truck. This time, the desert camouflage-like color scheme is definitely something unique to Overgear.

Yes. That's right. The concept of Overgear is a realistic mecha, and also a combat vehicle, and this time it's the organization that the Recepticons control, GOA5, and Optimus is hiding there, like a spy infiltrating, so we made it desert-colored, and by the way, this fire pattern.

I personally think it's strong. Yeah. That's right. I think the fire pattern is a good idea, but if you put in the fire pattern, it'll be obvious that it's Optimus, right?

Yes. I think that's true, but I wanted to include it as an iconic pattern for Optimus. Also, with the gear, well, what I'm interested in is the customization.

Like Ironhide and Blackout, you can attach weapons to them, right? What did you think about Optimus?

That's right. Optimus also has 5mm holes and 3mm attachment points in various places, like the back, and of course, the usual places, and places like this, and also the soles of the feet. We've also attached them to the high school and various other places, so I can't reveal them yet, but we've prepared images of Ironhide and Blackout with lots of weapons attached, so I hope you'll take a look when the information is restricted. Recruit mode.

I think the main feature of this design is that you can attach weapons to the front.

That's right. This is a part for accessory mounting, and you can mount it on Optimus's back, for example. I see.

Not with Overgear, but just a part, I'd like to ask about one point of interest. For example, here on Optimus's stomach, there's the front grille of a car, and the two trucks that transport this tank have these inches attached.

Yes. And this gold on top of the inches. The part that goes to the stomach, the part where the poop goes straight to the stomach, that's a pretty strong point for me personally in terms of the transformation.

So, compared to the previous Makimasu, the transformation is different?

It's completely different. The front is upside down too. Yes.

Well, the nose goes to the shoulders, well, to the shoulders, but the transformation of the torso is especially interesting, so I want you to experience it as soon as possible.

Yes.

Also, something that caught my eye personally is the Eastern design, it has a Japanese combo feel to it.

That's right. This mask is quite handsome, and I really like the design of the slits on the side. I love this groove. 

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