Bad Optimus

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This is a page dedicated to the most atrocious Optimus Prime outfits that Google Image Search can find.

It's quite simple really.

This is Optimus Prime.

This... Is not.

It's not that I'm putting down the individuals here - it's obvious that a lot of work and love has gone into the creation of these costumes. I'm sure I couldn't whip up anything as good (well, except maybe for Shithouse Ninja Optimus). It's just that, in part, I'm questioning the rationale of doing it in the first place, and being a cranky old bastard at the same time.

Thanks go to Alan for supplying a couple of awesome new Optimii - if you have a new Optimus to contribute, email me.

P.S. - an update: Thanks to all the various folks who have sent in Optimii. I had no idea there were so many out there, but I suppose I should have guessed, given the nature of the Internet. Anyway I've been really ~~lazy~~ busy and haven't loaded them up yet. But I promise I will. I will also be loading some decent pictures of the UBER OPTIMUS that Daniel very kindly gave me.

P.P.S. - another update: One good pisstake deserves another, and my mate Nathan has done just that. Not that I mind - being a character in a webcomic is cool!

P.P.P.S. - I'm pleased to report that this page is now the number one Google hit for "Optumus Prime Costume". I promise to put up the Bad Optimus II Page soon!

P.P.P.P.S. - So, who thinks the Transformers movie is going to suck? My money's on not enough robot destruction and waaay to much human crap. We'll see, hey.

Anyway, on with the freakshow.

Sumo Optimus
	This is the sort of thing I'm talking about. Some effort has been gone to - but the execution is really quite terrible. He doesn't even have exhaust pipes - even the kid's drawing above has THOSE. The helmet is nicely shaped, but the eye area lets it down, and I'm not sure what those orange spots on his shoulders are, but I think his parrot has been drinking too much prune juice. I'd mention the groinal area too, but it speaks for itself, and there's worse to come in that department. The overall effect is that of something you'd normally punch, or inflate with air and jump on. I suppose I should assign a point for sheer solidity. Overall rating:

Sumo Optimus

This is the sort of thing I'm talking about. Some effort has been gone to - but the execution is really quite terrible. He doesn't even have exhaust pipes - even the kid's drawing above has THOSE. The helmet is nicely shaped, but the eye area lets it down, and I'm not sure what those orange spots on his shoulders are, but I think his parrot has been drinking too much prune juice. I'd mention the groinal area too, but it speaks for itself, and there's worse to come in that department.

The overall effect is that of something you'd normally punch, or inflate with air and jump on. I suppose I should assign a point for sheer solidity.

Overall rating:

Sexy Bighead Optimus
	This shambles at least has exhaust pipes. But that's where it's saving graces end really; the head is a trifle large. Apparently this Optimus suffers from an inflated ego. He also appears to be wearing a miniskirt, which suits his feminine legs and figure. The elbow joints also look a trifle restrictive. I mean, come on, how's he supposed to fight Megatron if he can't even give someone the forks convincingly. Overall Rating:

Sexy Bighead Optimus

This shambles at least has exhaust pipes. But that's where it's saving graces end really; the head is a trifle large. Apparently this Optimus suffers from an inflated ego.

He also appears to be wearing a miniskirt, which suits his feminine legs and figure. The elbow joints also look a trifle restrictive. I mean, come on, how's he supposed to fight Megatron if he can't even give someone the forks convincingly.

Overall Rating:

Latino Optimus
	These next two images form a set. I'm not sure why, but the guy in the Optimus suit reminds me of my cousin, Franz. Eventually Franz will find this page, so let's hope he doesn't kick my arse next time he sees me (which - despite my own Taekwondo endeavours - he would have no trouble doing, having done about 20 years more martial arts training than I have). Anyway I digress. These costumes are actually quite good. Nice detail, real movable arm joints, actual guns and logos. In fact, I only have three criticisms; 1) leave the masks ON guys, 2) Optimus has no wheels, and 3) Megatron is missing his all-important penis-trigger. Overall Rating:

Latino Optimus

These next two images form a set. I'm not sure why, but the guy in the Optimus suit reminds me of my cousin, Franz. Eventually Franz will find this page, so let's hope he doesn't kick my arse next time he sees me (which - despite my own Taekwondo endeavours - he would have no trouble doing, having done about 20 years more martial arts training than I have).

Anyway I digress. These costumes are actually quite good. Nice detail, real movable arm joints, actual guns and logos. In fact, I only have three criticisms; 1) leave the masks ON guys, 2) Optimus has no wheels, and 3) Megatron is missing his all-important penis-trigger.

Overall Rating:

Bargearse Optimus
	At first, I thought these two were separate Optimuses (Optimii?). Then, as I compared the two images, I realised that disturbing truth that they were one and the same. Sure, the costumes are similar, but that gut is unmistakable. I'm not sure which is the more disturbing image, the first one, with it's sleazy sideways glance and Alfoil-wrapped legs, or the second one with... no mask. You be the judge. (Oh, don't forget the silver spray painted toy machine gun either. Very authentic). Overall rating:

Bargearse Optimus

At first, I thought these two were separate Optimuses (Optimii?). Then, as I compared the two images, I realised that disturbing truth that they were one and the same. Sure, the costumes are similar, but that gut is unmistakable.

I'm not sure which is the more disturbing image, the first one, with it's sleazy sideways glance and Alfoil-wrapped legs, or the second one with... no mask. You be the judge.

(Oh, don't forget the silver spray painted toy machine gun either. Very authentic).

Overall rating:

Rasta Optimus
	This Optimus knows how to party. He may be missing his exhaust pipes, but that doesn't stop him toking on another sort. His woman is standing by faithfully. Not sure what her story is, but she could do with a little less foundation. Maybe Optimus likes her that way. This Optimus digs peace, but don't take his stash, you'll regret it. Overall rating:

Don't-Fuck-With-Me Optimus
	This picture tells a story. The balding guy on the right has made a big mistake - he's touching Optimus's nether region. This is not the sort of Optimus you want to do that to. He'll rip off your head and lay some robot cable down your neck. The security guys on the left can see what's coming - but they're at a loss as to what to do. These guys aren't idiots. Optimus will Kick Their Scrawny Arses if they try anything. I'm giving this Optimus a rating of 5, lest he kicks MY arse. Overall rating:

Don't-Fuck-With-Me Optimus

This picture tells a story. The balding guy on the right has made a big mistake - he's touching Optimus's nether region. This is not the sort of Optimus you want to do that to. He'll rip off your head and lay some robot cable down your neck.

The security guys on the left can see what's coming - but they're at a loss as to what to do. These guys aren't idiots. Optimus will Kick Their Scrawny Arses if they try anything.

I'm giving this Optimus a rating of 5, lest he kicks MY arse.

Overall rating:

Too-drunk-to-fuck Optimus
	This Optimus is awesome. Not only is he the only Optimus so far to acually have WHEELS, the detailing is supurb. This is what an Optimus costume SHOULD look like! He also rocks cos he's quite clearly pissed as a fart. Perhaps he's being helped on his unsteady way to the bathroom, or perhaps he's being restrained after taking a disliking to the way that the guy in the Bumblebee costume looked at him. Either way he is fantastic. Overall rating:

Too-drunk-to-fuck Optimus

This Optimus is awesome. Not only is he the only Optimus so far to acually have WHEELS, the detailing is supurb. This is what an Optimus costume SHOULD look like!

He also rocks cos he's quite clearly pissed as a fart. Perhaps he's being helped on his unsteady way to the bathroom, or perhaps he's being restrained after taking a disliking to the way that the guy in the Bumblebee costume looked at him.

Either way he is fantastic.

Overall rating:

Something-feels-damp Optimus
	Sometimes it sucks to be Optimus. Not only do you have to battle Megatron and the various forces of evil, you also have to go to nerd conventions. Convention Nerds are bad enough when they're behaving, but they're even worse when they decide to piss on your leg. Who knows why this guy taking a slash on Oppie's leg, perhaps the guy is a staunch Decepticon supporter. Whatever the case, he's about to get backhanded into next year when Optimus realises what the warm wet sensation is on his foot. (Pretty good costume too, but could do with a bit more detailing). Update: As various people have pointed out, Something-feels-damp Optimus is one and the same as Don't-fuck-with-me Optimus. I choose to keep them separate, and give them different ratings, just to be a contrary inconsistent bastard. Overall rating:

Something-feels-damp Optimus

Sometimes it sucks to be Optimus. Not only do you have to battle Megatron and the various forces of evil, you also have to go to nerd conventions.

Convention Nerds are bad enough when they're behaving, but they're even worse when they decide to piss on your leg.

Who knows why this guy taking a slash on Oppie's leg, perhaps the guy is a staunch Decepticon supporter. Whatever the case, he's about to get backhanded into next year when Optimus realises what the warm wet sensation is on his foot.

(Pretty good costume too, but could do with a bit more detailing).

Update: As various people have pointed out, Something-feels-damp Optimus is one and the same as Don't-fuck-with-me Optimus. I choose to keep them separate, and give them different ratings, just to be a contrary inconsistent bastard.

Overall rating:

Shithouse Ninja Optimus
	And lastly, we have this. As the Comic Book Guy from the Simpsons would say, "worst Optimus ever". I'm not even gonna start on this one. Nothing I write here will be as funny as just looking at the picture. It speaks for itself. The fellow inside this might well be glad his face is covered, but I salute him. He's brought a lot of joy to visitors of this page. :) In fact, I would almost say he's the best Optimus ever! Overall rating:

Shithouse Ninja Optimus

And lastly, we have this. As the Comic Book Guy from the Simpsons would say, "worst Optimus ever".

I'm not even gonna start on this one. Nothing I write here will be as funny as just looking at the picture. It speaks for itself. The fellow inside this might well be glad his face is covered, but I salute him. He's brought a lot of joy to visitors of this page. :)

In fact, I would almost say he's the best Optimus ever!

Overall rating:

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