Can’t get enough of Optimus Prime in other guises? Well, you’re in luck—especially if you’re into crossovers with pop culture icons from the same era. Joining the Takara Tomy Synaginex SHIELD-D-PRIME is yet another Transformers crossover based on Optimus Prime: the Synaginex Transformers/Macross 7 Basara Prime.
That’s right, my fellow ’80s anime fans—the TF universe has collided with the Macross universe. Part of Takara Tomy’s collector-focused T-Spark line, the Synaginex Transformers/Macross 7 Basara Prime combines Optimus Prime with Nekki Basara’s VF-19 Fire Valkyrie from Macross 7 lore.
This transforming figure exists for a commemorative reason: it marks both the 30th anniversary of Macross 7 and the 40th anniversary of Transformers. You can’t get more meaningful than that, especially if you’re a fan of both franchises.
Not going to lie: Basara Prime isn’t the prettiest. The look isn’t for everyone. But the real draw, at least to me, is that it’s a quad-changer. That’s right. It has four modes. It can transform between a fighter jet, a GERWALK, a robot, and a vehicle.
And like good ol’ Optimus Prime, it’s got a trailer too. Though, thanks to the fiery colorway and the mobile home-style trailer, it kind of looks more like a Rodimus Prime crossover with Macross 7. Just saying…
The fighter mode can also turn into a road-going jet—that is, the vehicle mode—which kind of makes this Valkyrie a, ermm, flying car? Anyhoo, the vehicle mode can be attached to the trailer. I know, it’s totally weird, but it can do that for reasons beyond our understanding.
In bot mode, it’s a well, Optimus Prime-inspired bot that, in addition to the usual blaster, wields a guitar that blends elements from Nekki Basara’s Fire Valkyrie guitar and the Matrix of Leadership.
The trailer opens up to reveal a mini stage—aka “Live Stage Mode”—complete with a futuristic mic and stand instead of a cannon, plus stage speakers. This Optimus Prime wants to end wars with music.
In between, Basara Prime can also moonlight as a Gerwalker.
The figure includes three head sculpts: a regular mask-off version, a mask-off “passionate singing” version, and a mask-on version.
The Synaginex Transformers/Macross 7 Basara Prime is available for pre-order in Japan for 22,000 yen [JP] (~US$148), with delivery expected to start sometime in March 2026. Meanwhile, it’s also available for pre-order in the US at HasbroPulse.com and retailers like Big Bad Toy Store for US$199.99.
Images: Takara Tomy [JP].
