Pictorial Review for Legacy Commander Magmatron
Monday, April 15th, 2024 9:48PM CDT
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The full dinosaur set comes out really well with them, all being bigger and more articulated than the original.
The new textures and colours also makes them really eye catching.
I like the newer, more realistic style better for the dinosaurs but actually prefer the original look of the Pterosaur.
The Giganotosaurus is easily my favourite of the individual beast modes.
Loving the spiked spine running down the figure and how thick and chunky he looks.
Also nice to have the mechanical robot leg pieces tucked away.
The Elasmosaurus/Plesiosaur is nice in the way that it looks more realistic with it's shorter yet chunkier neck that actually looks more pleasing and proportional.
The downside is that it's not super long and bendy like the original which was always fun.
Although I'm fine with it how it is, I wouldn't mind seeing how an upgrade kit would look with a long and way more bendy neck would be.
Not much to say on the Quetzocoatlus other than it's bigger and better articulated without the original flapping-wing gimmick.
I much prefer the original neck and head design over the new one and also the flexy/rubbery wings I hope will hold up to time.
The big bad himself, Magmatrons combined mode is suitably towering and feels much more solid than the original.
Couple of things I'm not keen on is the rubbery sword that stores in the Gigas tail. It clips in very securely which means it bends and flexes quite a bit when you try to unclip it/pull it out. (Hoping for a hard plastic upgrade kit)
Also wishing for an adapter to mount the Plesiosaur shield on the side of the arm rather than just the back.
Just a nice standing pose with his sword down.
Took me a while to get it so the Legacy's sword wasn't bending all over the place.
Bit of a cheat here in that I unclipped the waist swivel which does give you an ab crunch to work with but you can hide it with camera angles.
Also, as I got my old one down for these comparison shots, i managed to show he's no slouch either for posing.
Lastly, the magmasaur.
Just a big, silly chimera mode and although it's not as clean looking as the original, the increased side gives it such a presence.
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Posted by Bumblevivisector on April 16th, 2024 @ 2:06am CDT
And just after we get a TM2 Megatron that eliminates the pesky rubber of the original, we get an update of Magmatron that DOES have tons of rubber where the original didn't?!? This smells like another one of BW Megs' history-altering time-travel schemes to get revenge for what Magmatron did to him in that first IDW Beast Wars series!
Maybe HasTak's getting too reliant on 3P upgrade companies. Sounds like this could require a whole new/fake Skysaur.
Not that it isn't awesome overall!
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 16th, 2024 @ 4:37am CDT
After all, even Transformers need a rubber to be safe. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Posted by First-Aid on April 16th, 2024 @ 9:57am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:The rubber is there for safety reasons, obviously.
After all, even Transformers need a rubber to be safe. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
.....
"Leakin Lubricant!"
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 16th, 2024 @ 1:32pm CDT
Posted by Bumblevivisector on April 16th, 2024 @ 1:35pm CDT
It's also that I backed that last HasLab partly because my original RID Op and Magnus's tires endured the decades as poorly as anyone else's, hence my TF rubber aversion.
But I'll still trade the original's action features for a Gigantosaurus big enough to live up to the name any day!
Posted by Sabrblade on April 16th, 2024 @ 1:53pm CDT
Posted by First-Aid on April 16th, 2024 @ 2:43pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:It's not rubber, guys. It's rubbery plastic.
Don't ruin the dirty joke, dude...there is a very high percentage of dirty old men on this forum
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 16th, 2024 @ 3:13pm CDT
First-Aid wrote:Sabrblade wrote:It's not rubber, guys. It's rubbery plastic.
Don't ruin the dirty joke, dude...there is a very high percentage of dirty old men on this forum
Hey, I resemble that remark!
Posted by Nemesis Destron on April 22nd, 2024 @ 3:33pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 22nd, 2024 @ 3:35pm CDT
I can't find the original article so I'll ask here, any idea when Rsvlts are releasing their 40th anniversary shirts?
Posted by Sowndwave76 on April 22nd, 2024 @ 10:04pm CDT
But today it finally worked out with a store roughly 20 mins away. And the 20% off was definitely nice.
Anyway, if you’re still looking like I was, don’t give up hope yet!
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on April 23rd, 2024 @ 1:01pm CDT
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Posted by Sabrblade on April 23rd, 2024 @ 10:19pm CDT
Hi, I’m Rad and i would like to tell you about Legacy United Deluxe Class Cybertron Universe Hot Shot!
This turbo revving young punk is a modern update to the original Cybertron toy, with a few alterations in proportions and modern articulation, it comes with his Cyber Key, which unfortunately no longer actually activates any gimmicks, the spoiler/wings have to be manually pulled out.
His weapon is blast effect compatible which is a nice touch, he is a great update to the original toy, though does take a few liberties but thats to be expected when the show was 1:1 toy accurate i think a modern update should be able to play around a little.
Posted by Razorbeast88 on April 23rd, 2024 @ 10:20pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 23rd, 2024 @ 10:30pm CDT
Posted by Emerje on April 23rd, 2024 @ 10:35pm CDT
Emerje
Posted by Bounti76 on April 23rd, 2024 @ 11:16pm CDT
Hi, I’m Rad and i would like to tell you about Legacy United Deluxe Class Cybertron Universe Hot Shot!
This turbo revving young punk is a modern update to the original Cybertron toy, with a few alterations in proportions and modern articulation, it comes with his Cyber Key, which unfortunately no longer actually activates any gimmicks, the spoiler/wings have to be manually pulled out.
His weapon is blast effect compatible which is a nice touch, he is a great update to the original toy, though does take a few liberties but thats to be expected when the show was 1:1 toy accurate i think a modern update should be able to play around a little.
While not officially revealed by Hasbro, it's likely that Hot Shot is in Legacy United Wave 3, as leaked figures tend to be in imminently upcoming Waves.
How are all the Armada/UT fans feeling about this update? Does it satisfy what you want in a new figure? Are you on the fence about it? Share your feelings on this new addition to the Legacy Unicron Trilogy lineup below!
Posted by steve2275 on April 23rd, 2024 @ 11:55pm CDT
Posted by Bumblevivisector on April 24th, 2024 @ 1:51am CDT
I mean, I'm glad Cybertron/Galaxy-Force is getting the respect it's due in Legacy since it produced my 5th favorite TF cartoon of all time, but even if it was an update of someone I missed, like Megatron/Galvatron, I'd be just as likely to shell out for vintage as buy the new one. I love that line, despite the misplaceable Cyber-Keys.
Though I did buy Velocitron Override, which might be my weakness for updated fembots since I'd also buy a Legacy Tunderblast...but her toy had several problems to fix, and she could be repainted into female Sweeps to prey on my weakness for army buildin'!
Posted by Gearslide on April 24th, 2024 @ 3:02am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 24th, 2024 @ 4:33am CDT
Seeing it next to Optimus reminds me that he definitely need a Commander update.
Posted by ScottyP on April 24th, 2024 @ 7:12am CDT
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on April 24th, 2024 @ 7:48am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 24th, 2024 @ 8:00am CDT
The stupidly short forearms.
I hated how those looked then, and they didn't fix it! There had to have been a way to actually set his elbow higher!
Otherwise, he looks great! Just, argh, the arms
Posted by Stormshot_Prime on April 24th, 2024 @ 8:43am CDT
I think I’m going to start getting excited for a potential Cybertron Megatron. Starting to realize how much I need an updated version of that fig (and a full size Energon Megatron…. And their respective Galvatron repaints)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 24th, 2024 @ 9:07am CDT
What? No, this is a new mold. Hot Rod is a Voyager, this is a Deluxe.Stormshot_Prime wrote:Great reuse of the Hot Rod mold.
Posted by Overcracker on April 24th, 2024 @ 10:27am CDT
Stormshot_Prime wrote:Great reuse of the Hot Rod mold. This guy will look great next to his Siege counterpart, can show off both the looks he had in Cybertron.
I think I’m going to start getting excited for a potential Cybertron Megatron. Starting to realize how much I need an updated version of that fig (and a full size Energon Megatron…. And their respective Galvatron repaints)
It's not a re-use of anything. It's a completely new mold.
It looks really good overall. As many have said the elbows are bit of an issue, but I have a feeling they'll be less awkward in person.
Now, give me an Exillion Red repaint that is not a BS uber-limited exclusive and I'll be happy.
Heck I'll take an Excellion, Breakaway and Goldbug too.
Posted by Stormshot_Prime on April 24th, 2024 @ 11:34am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:What? No, this is a new mold. Hot Rod is a Voyager, this is a Deluxe.Stormshot_Prime wrote:Great reuse of the Hot Rod mold.
I have *no* idea why I assumed he was a retool, my mind may have jumped to some baseless rumor from months ago.
That being said, I also would love an Excillion recolor like others have said, as well as an another SG Goldbug. (Bayverse Breakaway?)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 24th, 2024 @ 11:46am CDT
Posted by blackeyedprime on April 24th, 2024 @ 12:22pm CDT
Posted by Overcracker on April 24th, 2024 @ 12:44pm CDT
So are we expecting Hot Shot to be officially announced tomorrow in the Fan Stream?
Would not be a Fan Stream if they don't announce things that have been leaked immediately before the stream.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 24th, 2024 @ 1:18pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 24th, 2024 @ 3:53pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 24th, 2024 @ 3:57pm CDT
At least she did get the luxury of being backwards-compatible with the original keys. With these new ones with Cannonball, Starscream, and Hot Shot being so much smaller, the same can't be said for them.-Kanrabat- wrote:A shame that Override never came with a little Cyber Key.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 24th, 2024 @ 4:01pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:At least she did get the luxury of being backwards-compatible with the original keys. With these new ones with Cannonball, Starscream, and Hot Shot being so much smaller, the same can't be said for them.-Kanrabat- wrote:A shame that Override never came with a little Cyber Key.
Oh?
That's a feature I wasn't aware of.
Posted by Sabrblade on April 24th, 2024 @ 4:03pm CDT
Yeah, her gun has a nonfunctional slot that an old Cyber Key can fit into, like on her original toy but without the automatic spring-loaded function of the gimmick.-Kanrabat- wrote:Sabrblade wrote:At least she did get the luxury of being backwards-compatible with the original keys. With these new ones with Cannonball, Starscream, and Hot Shot being so much smaller, the same can't be said for them.-Kanrabat- wrote:A shame that Override never came with a little Cyber Key.
Oh?
That's a feature I wasn't aware of.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 24th, 2024 @ 4:52pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 24th, 2024 @ 5:55pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:BBTS sent out an email saying Magmatron will be shipping soon.
ah, bollocks.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 24th, 2024 @ 6:11pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:BBTS sent out an email saying Magmatron will be shipping soon.
ah, bollocks.
I'm sorry. I'm here if you want to talk.
Posted by Crosscheck on April 24th, 2024 @ 6:13pm CDT
Posted by Sowndwave76 on April 24th, 2024 @ 8:23pm CDT
I think that’s a good use of the Jhiaxus mold. Not sure I’ll buy this one, but I’m open to it.
Looks really pretty good.
Posted by Razorbeast88 on April 24th, 2024 @ 8:32pm CDT
Sowndwave76 wrote:Just saw photos of Vector Prime…
I think that’s a good use of the Jhiaxus mold. Not sure I’ll buy this one, but I’m open to it.
Looks really pretty good.
Just saw the pics on instagram
I'm wondering if they'll do a new mold or just a PR when this character comes out in the 13 primes line but I think this looks good. More retooling than I wouldve expected so it looks nice
Posted by Razorbeast88 on April 24th, 2024 @ 8:34pm CDT
Posted by Overcracker on April 24th, 2024 @ 8:47pm CDT
It’s not even remotely close to what he should be.
I guess they used up all excellent design budget with Starscream and Hot Shot.
Saves me $40 bucks. Easy pass.
Posted by Bounti76 on April 24th, 2024 @ 9:37pm CDT
It's easy to see that this upcoming figure is a partial retool and total recolor of the previously released Infernac Universe Magneous, now in a white and gold color scheme, transforming into a rocky muscle car style vehicle; very reminiscent of the retool of Scraphook into Axlegrease.
Is this another figure you'll be adding to your growing Rock Lords inspired collection? Let us know what you think below!
Posted by Bounti76 on April 24th, 2024 @ 9:50pm CDT
Those of you who are Cybertron fans, what's your take on this figure? Is it a decent enough retool from the original use of the mold? Were you going for something different? Let us know your thoughts below!
Posted by william-james88 on April 24th, 2024 @ 10:06pm CDT
Posted by Razorbeast88 on April 24th, 2024 @ 10:08pm CDT
Posted by Emerje on April 24th, 2024 @ 10:33pm CDT
Vector Prime is one I'll definitely want to see the physical figure on because he is not looking good.
Nucleus is kinda neat, but not crazy about the colors.
Emerje
Posted by Bumblevivisector on April 24th, 2024 @ 11:49pm CDT