Does the model genuinely convert between modes?

Yes, it is built to switch between a robot mode and a truck cab mode without needing any pieces removed.

Are any minifigures included?

No, the set includes no minifigures. The focus is entirely on the character and its conversion mechanism.

Is this set suitable for children?

With 1,508 pieces and demanding conversion mechanics, it suits older children and adult fans better than very young beginners.

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Optimus Prime

Optimus Prime recreates the Autobots' leader from the Transformers franchise in 1,508 pieces, built to convert between a robot mode and a truck cab. This page covers the build, its colours, and the full parts list.

Set number: 10302
Year: 2022
Pieces: 1,508
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Icons
Different parts: 355

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 355

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (34)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Description

One character, two modes

Optimus Prime is one of the most recognisable characters in the whole Transformers franchise, rebuilt here in 1,508 LEGO® pieces designed to convert between a robot mode and a truck cab mode. That dual function sets the model apart from a straightforward display build, since the initial construction is only the starting point, and converting the model back and forth becomes an ongoing part of owning it rather than a one-off event that happens just once and is then forgotten.

Conversion as the main feature

The mechanism behind switching between the two modes is technically demanding for a set this size, since many sections of the build have to work correctly in both the robot form and the vehicle form without falling apart. That produces a construction that feels more intricate in places than a static display model without any moving function ever would. Builders who enjoy engineering-style problems within a LEGO® set will find plenty to work through here.

Colours of a well-known Autobot

Red, dark blue, black and light bluish grey define the colour scheme, matching the character's familiar look from films and television across the franchise. A total of 355 unique parts go into the build, a solid figure for a set with conversion mechanics, where many pieces have to serve more than one structural purpose depending on the mode. The parts list on this page breaks down every colour and shape in detail, section by section.

Who this set is built for

With no minifigures included, the set is clearly centred on the character itself and its conversion mechanism rather than on play scenes involving several figures at once. For Transformers fans and adult collectors who appreciate engineering-driven builds, it is a natural pick given the dual mode. Anyone mainly after a display piece can settle on one of the two modes and keep the model permanently set up that way on a shelf.

FAQ

Does the model genuinely convert between modes?: Yes, it is built to switch between a robot mode and a truck cab mode without needing any pieces removed.
Are any minifigures included?: No, the set includes no minifigures. The focus is entirely on the character and its conversion mechanism.
Is this set suitable for children?: With 1,508 pieces and demanding conversion mechanics, it suits older children and adult fans better than very young beginners.