Episode Details

Wherever there’s an Optimus Prime, a Nemesis is never far behind. With the inevitable Legacy Black Convoy having recently surfaced online, the team take the opportunity to look back at the long history of black Optimus repaints across the Transformers brand.

In this episode, we explore how the idea of a dark mirror to Optimus Prime has evolved over the years, why these figures remain so popular with collectors, and what makes each incarnation feel distinct despite sharing familiar roots. From exclusive curiosities to near-certainties in modern lines, we ponder the question that seems to follow every new Optimus release: does it come in black?

It’s a fun and reflective look at one of Transformers’ most enduring repaint traditions.

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