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Transformation Video for Transformers Movie Masterpiece MPM-14 Bonecrusher Released

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Figures from Transformers Legacy Evolution's Final Wave Found at US Retail + Reviews

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chuckdawg1999 wrote:Bombshell completes the Legacy Evolution updates to the G1 Insecticons and I have to admit that I feel underwhelmed. Bombshell is a repaint/retool of Shrapnel and while it works well, I'm disappointed that we're denied three unique molds for the Insecticons. I do enjoy Bombshell and it's a worthy addition to your Insecticon army.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:If you were to ask me to list 10 figures that I don't think would get updates in a modern Transformers line, Detritus wouldn't make the list because I just wouldn't think of it. Imagine my surprise that our first experience with the SS86 Hound mold is Detritus here in the Legacy Evolution line. The mold is fantastic and the best modern Hound mold we've gotten, much easier to handle than the Masterpiece. While I can't say this is a must-have figure, if you want to experience the SS86 mold Detritus is a solid purchase, on sale, which will probably be before we see the release of Hound.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Shadow Striker is a great figure but there are lots of little things going on with it that might turn some people off. First, I feel labeling the figure from the Cyberverse Universe is a disservice as the use of this mold is clearly meant to homage the TFCC convention exclusive. That leads to the second point, this mold is meant for Robots In Disguise Sideburn who we know is coming at a later point. With that said I find it hard to recommend this figure since once Sideburn is released most of this version will become redundant.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:What some new parts and paint can do for a mold is fantastic. Elita-1 and Minerva were ok, but Strongarm is the best use of this mold. Outside of an entirely new mold, this is the best modern interpretation of Strongarm we'll get and it's my favorite figure of the wave.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:It's incredible how some different colors can make you appreciate a mold and realize what it's for. While we all thought that the mold was intended for Tarn, with these new colors and details of the mold pop, I believe that Bludgeon was the intended use all along. I also have to point out that a Voyager Transformer has enough articulation to do a proper two-handed sword pose, something that figures double or triple the price can't do. If you tend to favor Tarn then I'm not sure I can recommend the double dip, but this is the best Bludgeon figure since the original G1 mold.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:It's nice to see Hasbro reach across all Transformer lines for Legacy. Prime was an exciting show coming in the wake of the live-action movies. Skyquake and Dreadwing were two of the stand-out characters from the show and it's nice to see them in Evolution. The base mold that they share is meant to homage the Predator Skyquake, a character from the European Generation One period. Skyquake and Dreadwing are fun figures and either or both would fit well in your collection.

Transformers Legacy Evolution Detritus Video Review

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If you were to ask me to list 10 figures that I don't think would get updates in a modern Transformers line, Detritus wouldn't make the list because I just wouldn't think of it. Imagine my surprise that our first experience with the SS86 Hound mold is Detritus here in the Legacy Evolution line. The mold is fantastic and the best modern Hound mold we've gotten, much easier to handle than the Masterpiece. While I can't say this is a must-have figure, if you want to experience the SS86 mold Detritus is a solid purchase, on sale, which will probably be before we see the release of Hound.

In Hand Look and Early Review for MP-57 Masterpiece Skyfire / Jetfire

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Lots of Reviews for the Transformers Haslab Victory Saber Set

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chuckdawg1999 wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:
HASLAB VICTORY SABER IS FINALLY HERE!

It came in a tight brown shipping box and within that box is the standard Hasbro brown shipping box.



Within that inner shipping box is the real box, but it was wrapped in thin paper for further protection.



The box have beautiful color pictures in shiny metallic colors all over.



The box is even reversible, with the other cover that hommage the original G1 gift set box. But I'm not risking tearing things up in reversing that cover.



In the open box is covered by a very nice cardboard poster.



The first tray got many accessories and the instructions manual.




That instruction manual suck harder than a black hole. The pictures are tiny and not that clear despite being in full colors. But the most insulting is that once again, instead of a nice booklet, the instructions are once again on a single giant sheet.



You also get that usual warning/copyrights sheet and a sheet that have two stickers.



Removing the top tray, we see Leo and Saber and all the rest of their accessories.



Once everything are unboxed, this is what you get:



Why those stickers? Those goes on Leo's wings. But why? There's paint all over everything so why? Maybe it was a last minute design oopsie that was fixed by including stickers?



There's just two and are easy enough to apply. Still an odd design decision though.



For some reasons, there's two micromasters included. Eh, why not? Those two are pretty similar to what we already got in Siege/Earthrise, but I'll take those free bonusses. Those bots have a surprisingly great amount of paint aps.





On to Star Saber himself. He looks absolutely stunning! Great amount of details, lots of paint, and he feels nice in hand.









Strangely enough, his poseability is limited. He can barely move like an old Cybertron or Universe toy. His calves panels for transformation are loosely tabbed and come undone easily. That transformation joint do help posing though.



Compared to the G1 original, the new HASLAB one is dwarfed.





Up next is Victory Leo. he's beautiful but they could have filled in the gaps under those canons. Unless I missed it, they didn't mentioned how to attach the giant railgun at his hips. There's clear notches for the black handle to clip on.









Comparison with the original G1. Once again, the G1 is a giant.



Unfortunately for Leo, he pose even less than Star Saber.



Leo and Saber:





Star Saber is a real matryoshka doll. There's Saber inside, who is roughly a small deluxe.



He loos fantastic and his poseability is not too bad.







The size difference with the G1 original is even more absurd.





And to Inception deeper, Saber is controlled by a Brainmaster, a micro mini Saber.



The Haslab one may be the tiniest Transforming transformers ever.







Half the size of a damn Titan Return Titan Master!



Saber can turn into a jet and the micro Brain can pilot it:



The jet mode is pretty much perfect despite having an obvious robot chest underneath.











Comparison with the big G1.



The big ship Star Saber is absolutely superb. The bonus shield and flames effects complete the package nicely.



Bizarrely enough, no landing gears at all.









With the G1. Too bad the G1 do not have a shield.



On to Victory Leo's lion form. He's beautiful, but his poseability is not really better than the original G1.











With the G1.





I didn't thought Leo could have an individual ship mode. It's a cube with wings but eh, why not? Dare I say, why not?









I didn't knew the G1 original could do it as well:



Once combined, the Victory Saber ship is enormous as expected.





I just find odd that we cannot center the giant railgun on the ship.



Still no landing gears, but that's where the stand comes into play:









For some reason, I forgot to take a picture comparing both giant ships...

Anyway, here's the final stretch, the complete robot of Victory Saber!





Obviously, it can barely pose, but making the combined mode was easy and it's pretty solid and stable.







Final G1 comparison:





The stand can be used for the bot mode and this allow us to be a bit mode crazy:







So in the end, was it worth the money?

HELL YEAH, EVERY SINGLE CENTS!

HASLAB Victory Saber is very deserving of the title "mini masterpiece". Compared to the original he may be small, but he may be in scale with generations toys. With how "complex"
this toy is and how many parts are compressed in this, HASLAB Victory Saber justify the Titan price.

You may be aware that many have been produced with factory defects, but it may be just a a few dozens out of 25K+ units. Mine is perfect with no misassembly, no missing parts, nor tolerance issues.



If you're a backer and you've yet to try your own HASLAB Victory saber, you have a nice preview here. If you're not and you're stuck in buying the set on eBay, good luck! Hope this review will help you swallow that huge pill!

Thank you for reading.

In-Hand Images - Transformers Movie Masterpiece MPM-13 Blackout

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New Video Review of Masterpiece MP-53 Skids and MP-54 Reboost

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chuckdawg1999 wrote:The Honda City mold is the BEST Masterpiece figure I've handled in a long, long time. I haven't enjoyed transforming a figure this much since Masterpiece Bumblebee 1.0. If I have to pick one to recommend, Skids is part of the G1 cast so it's a necessity for a Masterpiece shelf. Then again both are very affordable so if you can, both are great additions to any collection.

Masterpiece MP-54 Reboost Pictures Review.

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Video Review for Masterpiece MP-53 Skids

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In Hand Images and Written Review of Deluxe Cyberverse Cheetor

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As a figure, he's alright. Not a Masterpiece by any stretch of the imagination, but fans of the character might appreciate having a more show-accurate Cheetor on their shelf.

Naturally, Cheetor turns into a cheetah. No surprises there. He's a bit kibbly due to the robot mode arms, so it's not the cleanest cheetah mode we've gotten. It doesn't help that there's a lot of sharp angles that make it look much more messy than it otherwise would be.

In lieu of effect parts, Cheetor comes with a set of translucent green armor, which clips over the face and tabs onto the front paws. The sword placement seems to reference Night Slash Cheetor from the Beast Machines line, which I found to be a nice homage. It's just a bit annoying that the shades of yellow don't match.

Robot mode is where I think this guy displays best. It's much more show-accurate than the Spark Armor figure. I just wish the tail folded up against his back or swiveled around to the side, since detail for this character's signature tail belt (which I think is one of the best aspects of his design) is present. The collar is a bit tall, but that's also a byproduct of the character design.

The armor attaches in robot mode too, but it's more decorative here. What's particularly annoying is that the tabs in the claw armor are too small for the forearm slots, so the opportunity to have Wolverine claws was totally missed.

The articulation is nothing mind blowing, but it's at least functional.

Overall, he's okay. He's not the best Cyberverse Deluxe, but I think he's one of the better ones in the line. Unless you're as crazy as I am about being completionist with this line, need a representation of Cyberverse Cheetor in your collection, or you just HAVE to have every toy of Cheetor out there, your money is better off going to a Generations figure.