I don't know an 80s or 90s child who didn't at some point want to be a Transformer and for me of course it would have been an Autobot (the good robots, who choose to protect Earth and Humans).

Optimus Prime, whom Robert is playing dress-up as, is the noble, stoic and all powerful leader of the Autobots.

In the 1980s classic original cartoon series (affectionately known as 'Generation 1' or 'G1'), Peter Cullen voiced him and would do so in all the Cinematic movies as of 2020 - his voice ultimately is Optimus Prime for generations of fans!

Robert plays dress up and becomes the mighty leader of the Autobots, none other than Optimus Prime himself.

Using just an empty box, a Lego made gun, knee pads and roller skates, you too can become a super powerful transformer!

Craig Davison remembers how much affection people of all ages now, hold for the nifty transforming robot toys.