


Since "Titan Masters" are all heads, the "Powermaster" name was carried over into the name of the figure to retain that G1 connection. Instead of a Headmaster whose head became a small figure, Powermasters had engines that detached and became small engines. Instead of being just part of the name, "Powermaster" actually referred to his special ability. Powermaster Optimus Prime is based on the 1988 version of Optimus Prime. In true "Generations" fashion, Titans Return gives us characters from the Headmasters era in new forms that pay homage to the originals. In some ways the story resembles "Armada" which had a similar conceit for the Mini-Cons. Titan Masters focuses on the return of small robots to Cybertron that can unlock incredible power, and it is up to the Transformers to merge with them and harness those abilities and strengths. Now almost thirty years after they were originally introduced the Headmaster gimmick has returned in a new form: Titan Masters! Headmasters were Transformers whose heads detached and became smaller figures that could then pilot or ride the Transformers in beast and vehicle forms (or in a couple cases, their battle station or city forms!). In 1987 Hasbro and Takara took a bold step into a new play pattern by introducing Headmasters. Once figures like Combiners were introduced it became clear Transformers could be more than just a robot that changed from one form to another. Very early on in the life of the Transformers line the toy line began to move away from the sole gimmick of transformation. Includes Leader Class Powermaster Optimus Prime figure, Titan Master Autobot Apex figure, blaster accessory, collector card, and instructions. Also includes a blaster accessory and character card with tech specs. When the Powermaster Optimus Prime figure is in vehicle and city modes, the Autobot Apex figure fits inside. The Titan Master Autobot Apex figure converts from robot to head and back in 1 step. Fortress Maximus figure is sold separately. In city mode, the figure connects to the Titans Return Fortress Maximus figure to form a Cybertron City. It converts from robot to tractor trailer in 21 steps, and from tractor trailer to city in 10. This Triple Changer Powermaster Optimus Prime figure converts between robot, tractor trailer, and city modes. Additional figures are each sold separately. Unite this Titan Master Autobot Apex figure with other bots to create different combinations, or unite other Titan Master figures with this Powermaster Optimus Prime figure. Titan Master figures can become the head for any Deluxe Class, Voyager Class, or Leader Class Titans Return figures. The Autobot Apex figure becomes the head of the Powermaster Optimus Prime figure. This Titans Return Leader Class Powermaster Optimus Prime figure comes with a Titan Master Autobot Apex figure. With that boost to his systems, he charges into battle as Powermaster Optimus Prime. The Titan Master carries a portion of the spark, and power, of Optimus Prime, increasing the legendary warrior's already immense ability. Autobot Apex helps him face enemies that even the Autobot Commander cannot face alone. Optimus Prime will stand against any threat.

Official images and text below in italics are from : Retailer: General (Toys R Us, Target, Wal-Mart etc.)Īccessories: Apex Titan Master figure, Shoulder cannons x 2 Blasters x 2 Price Point: $45.99 (depending on retailer)
