The Quotable Optimus Prime

2011-11-24T03:48:00.000-06:00

Prime says,

"Thanks for transforming."

Episode: Desertion of the Dinobots
Context: Ravage attacks Prime, and then uncharacteristically transforms back into a helpless cassette. Prime picks him up and drops him in a trash can.

2011-10-02T20:30:00.001-05:00

Sam: "If we do what they want how can we live with ourselves?"
Prime: "You are my friend, Sam. But your leaders have spoken. From here the fight will be your own."

Episode: Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Context: Sam says goodbye to the Autobots, who have been banished from earth.
Pictured: Waiting for the DVD

2011-10-01T20:32:00.001-05:00

Prime says,

"Stay behind me!"

Episode: Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Context: Optimus gears up in his trailer while telling the N.E.S.T. soldiers to stay back. He always puts himself on the front line.
Pictured: OP and his transformed trailer

2011-09-24T23:28:00.001-05:00

Prime says,

"Sentinel Prime, we bid you return."

Episode: Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Context: Optimus uses the Matrix of Leadership to bring Sentinel Prime back from near death.
Pictured: Optimus with the Matrix

2011-09-23T08:00:00.002-05:00

Prime says,

"Shockwave can't hunt all of us at once. Wreckers, we need a diversion."

Episode: Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Context: Prime commands the Autobots as they try to retake Chicago.
Pictured: Waiting for the DVD

2011-09-21T22:00:00.000-05:00

Prime says,

"We were once a peaceful race of intelligent mechanical beings, but then came the war between the Autobots who fought for freedom and the Decepticons who dreamed of tyranny."

Episode: Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Context: Optimus sets up the history of the Cybertronian civil war.
Pictured:Waiting for the DVD.

2011-09-18T18:28:00.004-05:00

Bumblebee: "Is that good or bad?"
Optimus: "We’re locked inside an enemy prison surrounded by countless Decepticons bent on our destruction."
Bumblebee: "So it IS bad."
Optimus: "It’s purely a matter of perspective."

Episode: War for Cybertron: Kaon Prison Break
Context: Optimus tries to help Bumblebee reorient himself while in hostile territory.
Pictured: Sideswipe and Optimus

2011-09-05T20:12:00.002-05:00

Prime says,

"In war, there are calms between storms. There will be days when we lose faith, days when our allies turn against us."

Episode: Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Context: Prime delivers the epilogue after the Chicago battle.
Pictured: Waiting for the DVD

2011-08-28T16:28:00.002-05:00

Prime says,

"You were our leader, Sentinel. It is your right to lead us again."

Episode: Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Context: Optimus relinquishes command of the Autobots and the Matrix of Leadership to Sentinel, but the elder Autobot refuses.
Pictured: Waiting for the DVD

2011-08-28T14:07:00.002-05:00

Megatron: "Who would you be without me, Prime?"
Optimus: "Time to find out."

Episode: Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Context: Megatron does the double-double-cross. Optimus has had all he can stands, and he can't stands no more. His battle mask slides down and it is SOOOO on.
Pictured: Optimus

2011-08-25T13:47:00.008-05:00

Prime says,

"What your leaders say is true. This was all my fault. I told them whom to trust. I was so wrong."

Episode: Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Context: Banished from earth as rebels, Optimus takes responsibility for the betrayal of one of their own.
Pictured: Waiting for the DVD

2011-08-08T08:00:00.002-05:00

Prime says,

"One shall stand, one shall fall."

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Episode: Transformers (2007), Transformers: The Movie (1986)
Context: Optimus Prime's iconic ultimatum to Megatron in both movies.

2011-08-08T00:50:00.002-05:00

Prime says,

"Dinobots, destroy Devastator!"

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Episode: Transformers: The Movie (1986)
Context: Demonstrating daring, the Dinobots disembark to defeat the deviant Decepticon.
Pictured: Prime, Sunstreaker, Grimlock, Sludge, Slag and Swoop, but no Snarl. Where'd Snarl go?

2011-08-08T00:40:00.002-05:00

Megatron: "I would have waited an eternity for this.
It's over, Prime."
Optimus: "NEVER!"

Episode: Transformers: The Movie (1986)
Context: Although mortally wounded by Megatron, Optimus doesn't give up.

2011-08-08T00:30:00.000-05:00

Megatron: "Why throw away your life so recklessly?"
Prime: "That's a question you should ask yourself, Megatron."

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Episode: Transformers: The Movie (1986)
Context: Megatron's a bit too sure of himself when he challenges Optimus to a final battle.

2011-08-08T00:25:00.002-05:00

Prime says,

"Do not grieve. Soon, I shall be one with the Matrix."

Episode: Transformers: The Movie
Context: Optimus succumbs to the wounds he sustained in a fight with Megatron, Hasbro clears the shelves for new toys, and an entire generation of kids lose their hero.

2011-08-08T00:20:00.000-05:00

Prime says,

"You who are without mercy now plead for it? I thought you were made of sterner stuff."

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Episode: Transformers: The Movie (1986)
Pivotal Moment: Prime has Megatron down, but Megatron still has a trick up his sleeve, and Hot Rod is about to interfere with disastrous results.

2011-08-08T00:15:00.002-05:00

Optimus: "Ultra Magnus, it is to you, old friend, I shall pass the Matrix of Leadership as it was passed it me."
Magnus: "But Prime, I'm just a soldier. I'm not worthy."
Optimus: "Nor was I."

Episode: Transformers: The Movie (1986)
Context: Prime chooses his successor. But can Ultra Magnus deal with it right now?
Pictured: Optimus and Ultra Magnus

2011-08-08T00:03:00.001-05:00

Prime says,

"Arise, Rodimus Prime."

Episode: Transformers: The Movie
Context: Optimus Prime's voice from beyond the grave introduces his successor.
Pictured: Rodimus Prime

2011-08-07T07:00:00.001-05:00

Prime says,

"Megatron must be stopped, no matter the cost."

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Episode: Transformers: The Movie (1986)
Context: Arriving at the besieged Autobot City, Prime sees the carnage and resolves to stop the Decepticons himself, and he sure does.
Pictured: Sunstreaker, Hound and Prime

2011-08-06T06:01:00.001-05:00

Prime says,

"Now all we need is a little energon, and a lot of luck."

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Episode: Transformers: The Movie (1986)
Pictured: Jazz, Optimus Prime and an obese-looking Cliffjumper

2011-08-05T02:00:00.000-05:00

Prime's dying words (both times):

"Till all are one."

Episode: Transformers: The Movie (1986), Dark Awakening

Passing on in the 1986 movie.

Saving everyone in Dark Awakening.

2011-08-04T00:53:00.001-05:00

Prime says,

"One day, an Autobot shall rise from our ranks and use the power of the Matrix to light our darkest hour."

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Episode: Transformers: The Movie (1986)
Context: From his death bed Optimus prophesies the rise of...Rodimus Prime? Or perhaps himself when he uses the Matrix to defeat the Hate Plague? Hmmm. Let's go with the latter.
Pictured: Prime's insides and the Matrix of Leadership.

2011-07-26T22:43:00.004-05:00

Sentinel: "Optimus, all I ever wanted was the survival of our race.
You must see why I had to betray you."
Optimus: "You didn't betray me. You betrayed yourself."

Episode: Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Context: Optimus faces down his former leader and does him in.
Pictured: Damaged Sentinel Prime and Optimus

2011-07-12T22:10:00.003-05:00

Prime says,

"You lied to us. Everything humans know about our planet we were told had all been shared. So, why was this found in human possession?"

Episode: Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Context: Prime responds harshly to the presence of Autobot technology in human hands.
Pictured:Waiting for the DVD

2011-07-10T20:30:00.006-05:00

Optimus: "I wonder what might have been if you had fought the final battle instead of me."
Sentinel: "Never mourn the past, young warrior. Thanks to you, our race survives."

Episode: Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Context: Optimus has a moment of self-doubt when facing his mentor and predecessor, Sentinel Prime.

Pictured: Sentinel Prime, the Matrix of Leadership and a bowing Optimus

2011-07-07T19:10:00.006-05:00

Dr. Buzz Aldrin: "From a fellow space traveler, it's a true honor."
Optimus Prime: "The honor is mine."

Dotmhonorismine by thequotableOP

Episode: Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Context: Fiction and reality come together as Optimus Prime is introduced to the first human being to step on another planet, the real Buzz Aldrin. WOW!! That is a great moment in Transformers fandom history for a real hero to be paired up with our fictional ones.
Pictured: Buzz Aldrin and Optimus Prime

2011-07-06T21:14:00.003-05:00

Prime says,

"The day will never come that we forsake this planet and its people."

Episode: Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Context: Prime makes a promise to Earth and its inhabitants.
Pictured:One-armed Optimus stands in the ruins of Chicago after his battle against Sentinel and Megatron.

2011-07-04T06:45:00.002-05:00

Prime says,

"Freedom is the right of all sentient beings."

Freedomlow by thequotableOP

Episode: Transformers (2007)
Context: Optimus Prime reminds the Autobots of one of their most fundamental beliefs.

2011-07-03T18:25:00.005-05:00

Prime says,

"Sentinel, you're coming home, old friend."

Episode: Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Context: Prime finds his predecessor and mentor locked in a wrecked ship on the moon.
Pictured: Waiting for the DVD

2011-07-02T14:55:00.004-05:00

Prime says,

"Your leaders will now understand. Decepticons will never leave your planet alone."

Episode: Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Context: Prime and the Autobots return to save the human race from slavery.
Pictured: Prime arrives with a bang in Chicago.

2011-06-29T17:54:00.006-05:00

Prime says,

"Today, in the name of freedom, we take the battle to them."

Episode: Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Context: Proving the Autobots didn't perish, Prime shows up in Chicago to save the human race.
Pictured: Optimus

2011-04-30T18:16:00.008-05:00

Prime says,

"Remember this: You may lose your faith in us, but never in yourselves."

Fightisyourown by thequotableOP

Episode: Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Context: Optimus always has a positive thing to say, even when he's being banished.
Pictured: Sam and Optimus in front of the Xantium Autobot spaceship

2011-02-01T23:01:00.003-06:00

Prime says,

"Fate rarely calls upon us at a moment of our choosing."

Fate Calls Us by thequotableOP

Episode: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Context: After Sam rejects his request for help Prime tells him in the most fatherly way possible that, like it or not, his connections to the Autobots can't be shrugged off.
Pictured: Optimus and Sam

2011-02-01T17:29:00.006-06:00

Megatron: "Is the future of our race not worth a single human life?"
Optimus: "You'll never stop at one!"

Stopatone by thequotableOP

Episode: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Context: Megatron tries to put a value on Sam's life, but Prime knows better than to have a moral debate with someone who is morally bankrupt.

2011-02-01T16:57:00.003-06:00

Prime says,

"But before your president decides, please ask him this: What if we leave, and you're wrong?"

Wrong by thequotableOP

Episode: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Context: After Director Galloway blames the Decepticon attacks on the Autobots and asks if Prime will leave earth, Prime responds with a question of his own.
Pictured: Optimus and Galloway

2011-02-01T14:52:00.002-06:00

Prime says,

"My name is Optimus Prime. We are autonomous robotic organisms from the planet Cybertron."

Mynameis by thequotableOP

Episode: Transformers (2007)
Context: Optimus introduces himself to Sam and Mikela.

2011-02-01T14:18:00.002-06:00

Prime says,

"It’s you and me, Megatron."

Youandme by thequotableOP

Episode: More Than Meets the Eye, Part 2; Transformers (2007)

2011-02-01T08:56:00.002-06:00

Prime says,

"We cannot let the humans pay for our mistakes."

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Episode: Transformers (2007)
Context: Optimus reminds his troops of their obligations.

2011-02-01T04:20:00.002-06:00

Ironhide: "Why are we fighting to save the humans? They are a primitive and violent race."
Prime: "Were we so different?"

Prime-different by thequotableOP

Episode: Transformers (2007)
Context: Who's violent and primitive, Mr. 'I just want to show them my cannons'?

2011-02-01T03:47:00.003-06:00

Prime says,

"Thank you, all of you. You honor us with your bravery."

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Episode: Transformers (2007)
Context: Optimus thanks the human soldiers who helped the Autobots defeat the Decepticons.
Pictured: Ironhide, Ratchet and Prime

2011-02-01T03:45:00.003-06:00

Prime says,

"You hold the key to earth's survival."

You Hold the Key by thequotableOP

Episode: Transformers (2007)
Context: Optimus informs Sam of his pivotal role in the Autobots' fight against Megatron...and we finally get to see what he really looks like under that mask.

2011-02-01T02:32:00.004-06:00

Prime says,

"I'll take you all on!"

Takeyouall by thequotableOP

Episode: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Context: Damaged and outnumbered, Prime still takes on Megatron, Starscream and Grindor by himself in one of the greatest fights in cinematic history. Do you get goosebumps when you listen to the MP3? I do.

2011-02-01T01:52:00.002-06:00

Prime says,

"Autobots, I'm in pursuit."

Pursuit by thequotableOP

Episode: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Context: Optimus Prime parachutes out of a plane(!), lands mid-transformation, and chases after Demolisher. Holy crap.

2011-02-01T01:48:00.001-06:00

Prime says,

"Your world must not share the same fate as Cybertron. Whole generations lost."

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Episode: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Context: Optimus shares with Sam his fears about the fate of Earth if the Decepticons win.

2011-02-01T01:35:00.002-06:00

Prime says,

"We've witnessed your human capacity for war. It would absolutely bring more harm than good."

Moreharm by thequotableOP

Episode: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Context: Optimus explains why the Autobots refuse to share weapons technology with their human allies.
Pictured: Lennox, Prime, and Galloway

2011-02-01T01:09:00.002-06:00

Prime says,

"We are here. We are waiting."

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Episode: Transformers (2007)
Context: Prime sets up the sequel. Thank you!
Pictured: Optimus, Ironhide and Ratchet

2011-02-01T00:49:00.002-06:00

Prime says,

"There's more to them than meets the eye."

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Episode: Transformers (2007)
Context: Optimus Prime comments on the inhabitants of his adopted planet.

2011-02-01T00:28:00.001-06:00

Prime says,

"I've got you boy."

Episode: Transformers (2007)
Context: Prime catches Sam in his hand after Megatron knocks him from the roof of the building. Nice timing!

2011-01-21T22:01:00.000-06:00

Prime says,

"High council, I return with a fallen hero."

Episode: War for Cybertron-Kaon Prison Break

WFCfallenhero by thequotableOP

Context: Optimus presents the body of Zeta Prime to the Autobot High Council.

Pictured: Optimus carrying the body of Zeta Prime

2010-09-17T04:13:00.001-05:00

Prime says,

"Have faith, Bumblebee, and follow my lead."

Wfchavefaith by thequotableOP

Episode: War for Cybertron: Kaon Prison Break
Context: Captured and deep in Decepticon territory, Optimus tries to reassure Bumblebee that he's got things under control.
Pictured: Bumblebee and Optimus

2010-08-01T23:59:00.001-05:00

Prime says,

"We must have courage, Huffer. We can’t ignore the danger. We must conquer it."

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Episode: More Than Meets the Eye, Part 2
Context: Huffer is complaining about something again. What a putz.

2010-08-01T23:57:00.002-05:00

Prime says,

"Junk! That’s what you are, junk!"

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Episode: More Than Meets the Eye Part 2
Context: Prime puts the trash in "trash talk" as he and Megatron fight on top of Sherman Dam.

2010-08-01T23:56:00.001-05:00

Prime says,

"Unless a new supply of energy is found, nobody is going to win this war."

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Pivotal Moment: This scene is Prime's first appearance in the G1 cartoon series and his first words ever spoken.
Episode: More than Meets the Eye, Part 1
Pictured: Jazz, Prowl, Optimus, Trailbreaker

2010-08-01T23:55:00.000-05:00

Ironhide: "I can’t move!"
Prime: "At least you can still talk, old buddy."

Episode: More Than Meets the Eye, Part 3
Context: Ironhide nurses his wounds while Prime looks on the bright side.
Pictured: Jazz, Prime, Ironhide, Bluestreak, Ratchet and Bumblebee

2010-08-01T23:54:00.000-05:00

Prime says,

"If I’m not back in five minutes, come get me."

Episode: More Than Meets the Eye Part 2
Context: Prime goes to the mine entrance to see what has become of Sparkplug and Bumblebee. He takes the full force of a bomb blast and is sent rolling down the hill. When I was a kid, I saw the first part of this cliffhanger episode but I never saw the conclusion. I was worried for weeks about what happened to Optimus.

2010-08-01T23:53:00.001-05:00

Prime says,

"This new planet is rich with sources of energy, but the Decepticons must know this too. So we must find them and stop them."

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Episode: More Than Meets the Eye, Part 1
Context: Now awake after 4 million years, Prime sets down the Autobots' mission on Earth.
Pictured: Jazz, Prime, Bumblebee and Hound

2010-08-01T23:52:00.000-05:00

Prime says,

"Jazz, organize a battle unit. We're going after them."

Episode: More Than Meets the Eye, Part 1
Context: After hearing Hound's report, Optimus decides to hunt him some Decepticons.
Pictured: Prime, Ratchet and Hound

2010-08-01T23:51:00.001-05:00

Prime: "Sideswipe, give me your rocket pack."
Sideswipe: "My rocket pack?"
Prime: "NOW!"
Sideswipe: "Ah, yeah...right."

Episode: More Than Meets the Eye, Part 3
Pictured: Jazz and Optimus
Context: Facing total defeat, Prime decides to chase after the Decepticon spaceship himself and he's not entertaining any other ideas at the moment.
View a clip on YouTube

2010-08-01T23:50:00.000-05:00

Megatron: "Any last words?"
Prime: "None you’d want to hear, Megatron."

Episode: More Than Meets the Eye Part 2
Context: Megatron gets a punch or two in once in a while.

2010-08-01T23:49:00.001-05:00

Prime says,

"There’s a thin line between being a hero and being a memory."

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Episode: More Than Meets the Eye Part 3
Context: Prime shares a bit of battlefield wisdom with an impulsive Ironhide, who tried to take on the Decepticons by himself.
Pictured: Mirage, Optimus, Jazz, Ironhide, Bluestreak, and Prowl.

2010-08-01T23:48:00.001-05:00

Sparkplug: "I don't know who you are, but you saved our lives."
Prime: "We're Autobots. We're from Cybertron, a planet far from Earth."

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Episode: More Than Meets the Eye, Part 2
Context: After saving them from drowning and being burned alive at the same time, Prime introduces himself to Sparkplug and Spike. Don't worry, Optimus Prime doesn't have to know you personally to save you.

2010-08-01T23:47:00.001-05:00

Prime says,

"Stick it in neutral Megatron. You’re not going anywhere!"

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Episode: More Than Meets the Eye, Part 2
Pictured: Bumblebee, Sideswipe, Cliffjumper, Prowl, Jazz, Prime

2010-08-01T23:46:00.001-05:00

Jazz: "Don't move Prime. We'll take care of you."
Optimus: "I'm fine. I'm all right."
Prowl: "Let Ratchet check you out."
Optimus: "I said I'm fine!"

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Episode: More Than Meets the Eye, Part 3
Context: A rare moment when Prime expresses frustration. He falls to earth after failing to stop Megatron's ship, and he's not happy with his failure.
Pictured: Prowl, Prime, Jazz and Ratchet

2010-08-01T23:45:00.000-05:00

Prime says,

"I knew you were anxious to get back to Cybertron, but at least you could have waited for us."

Episode: More Than Meets the Eye Part 3
Context: Using his invisibility, Mirage sneaks on board the Decepticon ship and sabotages it, single-handedly winning the battle for the Autobots. Prime shows his appreciation by joking around with him.

2010-08-01T23:44:00.000-05:00

Prime: "You gave us all a pretty good scare."
Ironhide: "It’s been worse. I remember the time on Cybertron-"
Prime: "Save the war stories, hot shot."

Episode: More Than Meets the Eye, Part 3
Context: Prime ribs Ironhide for his impetuous attack on the Decepticons by himself, and getting his butt handed to him.
Pictured: Wheeljack, Prime, Mirage, Bluestreak, Ironhide, Huffer, Bumblebee, Cliffjumper, Ratchet, Prowl

2010-08-01T23:42:00.000-05:00

Prime says,

"We can't do that, Mirage. If Megatron succeeds here, he'll be impossible to beat on Cybertron."

Episode: More Than Meets the Eye, Part 2
Context: Prime rejects Mirage's plan to abandon earth and go back to their home planet.
Pictured: Ironhide, Jazz, Huffer, Prime, Mirage, Windcharger, Prowl and Sideswipe

2010-07-03T10:55:00.002-05:00

Prime says,

"Freedom is your right. If you make that request we will honor it."

Yourright by thequotableOP

Episode: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Context: When asked if the Autobots will leave earth peacefully, Optimus assures humans of his beliefs, even when they might jeopardize his own freedom.
Pictured: Optimus and Galloway

2010-07-03T02:02:00.001-05:00

Prime says,

"The Washington Monument!"

Episode: Atlantis, Arise!
Context: Before retreating, Megatron punches the Washington Monument, sending it toppling. Prime catches it before it falls and Grimlock helps him put it back into place.
Pictured: Prowl and Prime

2010-07-03T01:45:00.001-05:00

Megatron: "Washington D.C. is mine!"
Prime: "Not if I can help it Megatron!"

Episode: Atlantis, Arise!
Context: Megatron and the Subatlanticans have taken over the U.S. capitol, but the Autobots have arrived to spoil their fun.
Pictured: Brawn, Prime and Ironhide

2010-07-02T22:25:00.001-05:00

Prime says,

"We can’t stand by and watch the destruction of this beautiful planet."

Episode: The Ultimate Doom Part 2
Context: Natural disasters caused by the unnatural presence of Cybertron in earth orbit are distressing to Prime.

2010-07-01T23:03:00.000-05:00

Prime says,

"Give them personalities worthy of him who created me. Let them think for themselves, to grow in knowledge and wisdom. And let them always value freedom and life wherever they find it."

Episode: The Key to Vector Sigma – Part 2
Context: Prime's blessing on the Aerialbots as he asks Vector Sigma to bring them to life. Wow, when was the last time you heard a cartoon character talk like this?

2010-07-01T12:43:00.002-05:00

Prime says,

"It's been an honor serving with you all."

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Episode: Transformers (2007)

2010-07-01T12:12:00.002-05:00

Prime says,

"I am Optimus Prime, and I send this message so that our pasts will always be remembered, for in those memories we live on."

Ending by thequotableOP

Episode: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Context: The End of the movie. Can't wait for TF3!
Pictured: Sam and Optimus

2010-07-01T11:20:00.001-05:00

Prime says,

"He risked everything to save us and the earth...He won't be forgotten Spike. He will live forever so long as freedom exists. We shall remember you, Skyfire."

Episode: Fire In the Sky
Context: Prime consoles Spike after Skyfire's apparent death.
Pictured: Hound, Jazz, Gears, Ratchet, Bumblebee, Ironhide, Cliffjumper, Prime, Spike and Sparkplug.

2010-07-01T01:34:00.001-05:00

Prime says,

"And that, Aerialbots, is why the Transformers left Cybertron for a new world, a world the Decepticons have sworn to plunder, but which we have sworn to protect. Our new home, the planet earth."

Episode: The Key to Vector Sigma, Part II
Optimus, that is one complicated sentence to try to transcribe.

2010-07-01T01:17:00.001-05:00

Prime says,

"I will shield you."

Episode: Divide & Conquer
Context: Optimus uses his body to protect Spike, Chip and a scientist from an explosion.

2010-07-01T00:03:00.001-05:00

Prime says,

"As long as power flows through any of my circuits Megatron, I’ll fight you."

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Episode: City of Steel
Context: Megatron has captured and disassembled Optimus. But Prime insists it's only a flesh wound.

2010-06-30T14:01:00.003-05:00

Prime says,

"If he wants a one-to-one battle, he’s gonna get it."

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Episode: Prime Target
Context: Optimus accepts the challenge of Lord Chumley, who wants the Autobot leader's head as a hunting trophy.
Pictured: Hoist, Jazz, Warpath, Ironhide, Optimus and Inferno

2010-06-30T08:56:00.001-05:00

Prime says,

"Your honor, we will respect and comply with the decision of this court."

Episode: Megatron's Master Plan
Context: Prime responds to a court ruling which has banished the Autobots from earth after they are framed by Megatron.
Pictured: Hound, Sunstreaker, Prime, Ironhide and Bumblebee

2010-04-01T22:35:00.002-05:00

Prime says,

"Sometimes even the wisest of men and machines
can be in error."

Episode: SOS Dinobots
Context: Optimus admits he might have been mistaken about wanting to deactivate the Dinobots for trashing everything.

2010-04-01T22:01:00.002-05:00

Prime says,

"You are going to face justice, and may it be kinder to you than it was to us."

Episode: Megatron’s Master Plan Part 2
Context: Prime addresses a human enemy who worked with the Decepticons. The "justice" he's talking about refers to the fact that they have just returned to earth after being banished by a human court for a crime they didn't commit.
Pictured: Optimus, Ironhide and Wheeljack

2010-04-01T22:00:00.003-05:00

Megatron: "Is there anyone in the universe who will challenge the might of Megatron?"
Prime: "There is one, Megatron. I, Optimus Prime, challenge you!"

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Episode: Divide & Conquer
Context: Megatron probably meant this as a rhetorical question, especially after Optimus kicks his can.

2010-04-01T21:50:00.002-05:00

Prime says,

"Your people must learn to be masters of their own fate."

Episode: The Rebirth - Part 1

Context: Prime counsels the Nebulans on what to do with their new-found freedom.

2010-04-01T21:46:00.001-05:00

Prime says,

"I know that what the Constructicons did back on Cybertron changed you, took away your feelings. But perhaps someday you'll see that there are more important things in life than revenge."

Episode: The Secret of Omega Supreme
Context: Optimus empathizes in a fatherly way with Omega Supreme after the battle is over.
Pictured: Omega Supreme and Prime

2010-04-01T21:31:00.002-05:00

Prime says,

"We lost a great comrade, but gained new ones. Thank you, all of you. You honor us with your bravery."

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Episode: Transformers (2007)
Context: Prime laments the loss of Jazz, and praises his new human allies.
Pictured: Ironhide, Ratchet, what's left of Jazz and Prime

2010-04-01T21:21:00.002-05:00

Prime says,

"I think the worst is over. The danger has passed."

Episode: War of the Dinobots
Context: Prime just saved Grimlock's bacon by pushing him out of the way of the meteor explosion. Never mind the fact that the Dinobots have been bashing Prime around the last half-hour under Grimlock's command. Stupid Dinobots.
Pictured: Prime and Grimlock's back

2010-04-01T21:00:00.001-05:00

Prime says,

"Hang on to your dreams, Chip. The future is built on dreams. Hang on."

Episode: The Core
Context: Optimus tries to cheer up Chip after their attempt to make Devastator an Autobot fails.
Pictured: Wheeljack, Chip and Prime

2010-04-01T20:59:00.000-05:00

Prime says,

"I do not want to fight you, but you leave me no choice."

Episode: War of the Dinobots
Context: The stupid Dinobots are coerced by Megatron to attack Prime, who is forced to fight all of them by himself.
Pictured: Prime (his legs), Grimlock, Sludge and Slag

2010-04-01T20:50:00.000-05:00

Prime says,

"We can't transform, but we're not helpless.
Autobots, roll for it."

Episode: The Autobot Run
Context: Prime rallies the Autobots after discovering they are stuck in vehicle mode because of a device fashioned by Megatron.

2010-03-12T23:47:00.001-06:00

Prime says,

"It's time for us to go, Elita. I wish we didn't have to part again."

Episode: The Search for Alpha Trion
Context: Prime gets a little sugar from the ladies.

2010-02-17T18:11:00.003-06:00

Prime says,

"I will accept the burden with all that I am."

Episode: War for Cybertron - Kaon Prison Break

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Context: Optimus accepts a dangerous task from the Autobot High Council in order to save the planet, and accepts the title as Prime, leader of all Autobots.

Pictured: Bumbleebee, Optimus and the body of Zeta Prime.

2010-02-01T23:58:00.001-06:00

Prime says,

"You've made your point. Welcome aboard."

Episode: The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2
Context: Prime thanks Jessica Morgan for her part in bringing him back to life.

2010-02-01T23:50:00.001-06:00

Prime says,

"You did it, little friend. You saved me."

Episode: Attack of the Autobots
Context: Bumblebee risks his life to save Optimus from Megatron's mind control, and gets a hug from the big guy for his trouble.

2010-02-01T23:40:00.000-06:00

Prime says,

"Spoken like a true Autobot, Spike."

Episode: A Plague of Insects
Context: After the battle's over, hugs for all from the big guy.
Pictured: Bumblebee, Optimus and Spike

2010-02-01T23:30:00.000-06:00

Spike: "Is it really you, Optimus Prime? I mean, really?"
Prime: "Yes Spike. This time I am definitely me...or I...myself...Oh, whoever I am."

Episode: A Prime Problem
Context: The impostor has been revealed and destroyed, and the real Optimus pets Spike like he's a puppy.

2010-02-01T23:25:00.002-06:00

Prime says,

"Mirage, radio the others. Megatron's in for a very large shock."

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Episode: City of Steel
Context: Prime gets all huggy now that he's back together and ready for some payback against the ones who took him apart.
Pictured: Bumblebee, Ratchet, Spike, Hound, Prime and Mirage

2010-02-01T23:20:00.000-06:00

Blaster: "We've got to do something, Optimus!"
Prime: "We're going to, Blaster."

Episode: The Key to Vector Sigma
Context: Blaster is concerned about the Stunticons trashing earth, and Prime promises to act.

2010-02-01T23:15:00.000-06:00

Perceptor: "You've got to leave me here Optimus. If I go back to headquarters I could infect everybody."
Prime: "We're not leaving you anywhere, Perceptor. You're coming with us right now."

Episode: Cosmic Rust
Context: Prime saves Perceptor from a bomb, and ignores his warnings about Cosmic Rust. But Optimus won't leave a soldier behind.

2010-02-01T23:10:00.000-06:00

Prime: "Now, back to headquarters for rest, recovery and-"
Ratchet: "Repairs, repairs, repairs."

Episode: The Autobot Run

Pictured: Hound, Ironhide, a very tall Optimus, Trailbreaker, and Sideswipe