A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review
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Seibertron has been providing an image filled written review of each Toysrus Robots in Disguise Exclusive Warrior Figure. We already covered Power Surge Prime and Starscream so last up is Paralon.
While this is a redeco of Robots in Disguise Scorponok, with a new Beast Wars themed head, this one is released first so it's a good way to experience this new Robots in Disguise mold.
Firstly, this mold is making me realize that the real innovation in Transformer design is happening in this line. This toy is unlike any other toy that has come before and has the perfect transformation trifecta: Sleek robot mode with a bunch of new robot specific detail, a sleek altmode with no bot kibble showing and an intuitive and fun transformation. This is surprisingly rare in toys and requires some intense engineering. For a bot to not have too much kibble, it usually reuses a lot of the alt mode. Especially with animals where the limbs are often reused. Every crustacean so far uses the pincers as the robot hands and those that don't, end up with an insane amount of alt mode kibble in robot mode, like Beast Wars Rampage. But here, you get a bot who has forearms, legs, head, and chest that are totally new and different from the beast mode parts. And yet, he is super sleek. Let's start with the beast mode which has minimal to no bot kibble.
His nice painted Scorpion head has an articulated jaw.
While all promotional images have his tail holding the scabbard, I preffer it without, it is more scorpion like. Plus, you can make further use of the three points of articulation found in the tail to pose it to your liking.
The big claws lock the robot elbows and that limits the articulation of the claw arms in beast mode. You can still rotate the shoulders to get some different poses.
Transforming to robot mode is fun and pleasant. There is an odd point though where the pincers end up being loose around the arm. There is nthing wrong with that since you just bring them to the shoulders where they tab in securely but it's just something I am not used to in Transformers. The last time I saw something of this sort was with Ultimate Movie Bumblebee where parts end up loose and flaoting around until you tab them from one mode to the other. This should not be confused with partsforming, which doesnt apply to this toy.
The only back kibble, if you eve call it that, is his tail and you can pose it as you like.
You can even use it for some extra offense.
Speaking of offense, it turns out his stylyzed hands are as functional as any other robot hand out there. Its just an aesthetic but it doesnt hinder any fuctionality or poseability.
Now onto the deco, I have no complaints. There is a nice mix of three different plastic colours and there are quite a few places where dark purple is painted onto a lighter purple plastic which gives the figure a nice blend of two tones with some grey to break it up. This shot below shows the majority of his paint apps which highlight molded detail.
What surprises me most are his robot legs. Those stilt like thin legs have 0 problem holding the figure up. They designed this figure to be perfectly balanced. Those legs can be aranged as you wish to change his height.
Here are some comparisons with other RID Decepticons and deluxes.
What I am realizing with this Robots in Disguise line is that this is where the evolution of the brand is happening. Here is where we can see new designs and new ways to achieve an alt mode. While I can see how the Generations line may be more interesting to some, the real innovation in Transformers designs is happening here and this Scorponok mold is a perfect example of that.
While this is a redeco of Robots in Disguise Scorponok, with a new Beast Wars themed head, this one is released first so it's a good way to experience this new Robots in Disguise mold.
Firstly, this mold is making me realize that the real innovation in Transformer design is happening in this line. This toy is unlike any other toy that has come before and has the perfect transformation trifecta: Sleek robot mode with a bunch of new robot specific detail, a sleek altmode with no bot kibble showing and an intuitive and fun transformation. This is surprisingly rare in toys and requires some intense engineering. For a bot to not have too much kibble, it usually reuses a lot of the alt mode. Especially with animals where the limbs are often reused. Every crustacean so far uses the pincers as the robot hands and those that don't, end up with an insane amount of alt mode kibble in robot mode, like Beast Wars Rampage. But here, you get a bot who has forearms, legs, head, and chest that are totally new and different from the beast mode parts. And yet, he is super sleek. Let's start with the beast mode which has minimal to no bot kibble.
His nice painted Scorpion head has an articulated jaw.
While all promotional images have his tail holding the scabbard, I preffer it without, it is more scorpion like. Plus, you can make further use of the three points of articulation found in the tail to pose it to your liking.
The big claws lock the robot elbows and that limits the articulation of the claw arms in beast mode. You can still rotate the shoulders to get some different poses.
Transforming to robot mode is fun and pleasant. There is an odd point though where the pincers end up being loose around the arm. There is nthing wrong with that since you just bring them to the shoulders where they tab in securely but it's just something I am not used to in Transformers. The last time I saw something of this sort was with Ultimate Movie Bumblebee where parts end up loose and flaoting around until you tab them from one mode to the other. This should not be confused with partsforming, which doesnt apply to this toy.
The only back kibble, if you eve call it that, is his tail and you can pose it as you like.
You can even use it for some extra offense.
Speaking of offense, it turns out his stylyzed hands are as functional as any other robot hand out there. Its just an aesthetic but it doesnt hinder any fuctionality or poseability.
Now onto the deco, I have no complaints. There is a nice mix of three different plastic colours and there are quite a few places where dark purple is painted onto a lighter purple plastic which gives the figure a nice blend of two tones with some grey to break it up. This shot below shows the majority of his paint apps which highlight molded detail.
What surprises me most are his robot legs. Those stilt like thin legs have 0 problem holding the figure up. They designed this figure to be perfectly balanced. Those legs can be aranged as you wish to change his height.
Here are some comparisons with other RID Decepticons and deluxes.
What I am realizing with this Robots in Disguise line is that this is where the evolution of the brand is happening. Here is where we can see new designs and new ways to achieve an alt mode. While I can see how the Generations line may be more interesting to some, the real innovation in Transformers designs is happening here and this Scorponok mold is a perfect example of that.
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Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1807030)
Posted by Kurona on July 20th, 2016 @ 7:20am CDT
Aside from, y'know, the beast mode legs just very awkwardly sticking out his body...
Surprised you gave no mention to the headsculpt since that's the thing that's new here and what most people are interested in, given we've seen and experienced this mold before.
Posted by Kurona on July 20th, 2016 @ 7:20am CDT
william-james88 wrote:The only back kibble, if you even call it that, is his tail and you can pose it as you like.
Aside from, y'know, the beast mode legs just very awkwardly sticking out his body...
Surprised you gave no mention to the headsculpt since that's the thing that's new here and what most people are interested in, given we've seen and experienced this mold before.
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1807031)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on July 20th, 2016 @ 7:40am CDT
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on July 20th, 2016 @ 7:40am CDT
I can't say I like the look of it in either mode. One of the most fun aspects of a Scorponok type is usually the scorpion claws you can have grabbing another Transformer (many times I had G1 Scorponok about to crush the head of one of my less fortunate figures) but, unless I'm missing something, this doesn't really have claws at all, just big awkward block things on the ends of it's arms. The robot body is very unappealing and scrawny too and the hook-like hands look more cheap and lazy rather than stylised. I dunno. I felt like this during last week when I was sorting through those Animated figures I got in a big lot. There are aspects of those figures I find cleverly done in regards to parts integration but the figures themselves just don't work for me at all in aesthetics and design. In regards to recent TV show Transformers there were figures I kinda liked in Prime (such as the best darn Wheeljack ever made) but so far nothing in RID appeals to me. Thankfully with Titans and another line of movie figures likely on the way that's not a big deal since there ARE Transformers out there for me (even if they are difficult to find cos my nearest toy shop is ages away and mostly just stocks the simplistic RID figures) and any clever innovations Hasbro/Takara do in one line tends to then affect others so the whole franchise figure line benefits. I'll pass on this though. 
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1807037)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 20th, 2016 @ 8:12am CDT
Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 20th, 2016 @ 8:12am CDT
These look amazing, gonna try to nab all three. Optimus really ends up the winner in my eye's, so glad I abstained from buying the older model 
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1807038)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 20th, 2016 @ 8:13am CDT
Scorponok actually hasn't ended up at retail yet, so this is the first look at the mold in-hand and a proper review of someone from North America to have it (I'm pretty certain). So this really is our first really good look at the mold.
and it's a pretty nice mold. I'm looking forward to getting this as Scorponok
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 20th, 2016 @ 8:13am CDT
Kurona wrote:william-james88 wrote:The only back kibble, if you even call it that, is his tail and you can pose it as you like.
Aside from, y'know, the beast mode legs just very awkwardly sticking out his body...
Surprised you gave no mention to the headsculpt since that's the thing that's new here and what most people are interested in, given we've seen and experienced this mold before.
Scorponok actually hasn't ended up at retail yet, so this is the first look at the mold in-hand and a proper review of someone from North America to have it (I'm pretty certain). So this really is our first really good look at the mold.
and it's a pretty nice mold. I'm looking forward to getting this as Scorponok
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1807040)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 20th, 2016 @ 8:20am CDT
pfft, yeah, I haven't even seen Thunderhoof's wave yet, really wanted that blizzard drift, and thunderhoof too... oh well, guess that's to be expected, what with being a transformers fan
Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 20th, 2016 @ 8:20am CDT
D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Kurona wrote:william-james88 wrote:The only back kibble, if you even call it that, is his tail and you can pose it as you like.
Aside from, y'know, the beast mode legs just very awkwardly sticking out his body...
Surprised you gave no mention to the headsculpt since that's the thing that's new here and what most people are interested in, given we've seen and experienced this mold before.
Scorponok actually hasn't ended up at retail yet, so this is the first look at the mold in-hand and a proper review of someone from North America to have it (I'm pretty certain). So this really is our first really good look at the mold.
and it's a pretty nice mold. I'm looking forward to getting this as Scorponok
pfft, yeah, I haven't even seen Thunderhoof's wave yet, really wanted that blizzard drift, and thunderhoof too... oh well, guess that's to be expected, what with being a transformers fan
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1807044)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 20th, 2016 @ 8:28am CDT
Thunderhoof's wave hit me about 2 months ago. He's gone and so is Quillfire, but Blizzard drift is still here, as is blizzard prime
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 20th, 2016 @ 8:28am CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:pfft, yeah, I haven't even seen Thunderhoof's wave yet, really wanted that blizzard drift, and thunderhoof too... oh well, guess that's to be expected, what with being a transformers fan
Thunderhoof's wave hit me about 2 months ago. He's gone and so is Quillfire, but Blizzard drift is still here, as is blizzard prime
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1807045)
Posted by Optimusprime809 on July 20th, 2016 @ 8:30am CDT
Posted by Optimusprime809 on July 20th, 2016 @ 8:30am CDT
Love your reviews on these TRU figures!
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1807047)
Posted by william-james88 on July 20th, 2016 @ 8:34am CDT
I meant more like backpack material kibble. The legs dont add to the back's mass, they fold up well. We did a whole news on the head so I though that wasnt needed. It was metnionned in this article though:
Also, we've experienced this mold before? I thought it wasnt out yet. When was it released? Let me know so i can correct the article.
Posted by william-james88 on July 20th, 2016 @ 8:34am CDT
Kurona wrote:william-james88 wrote:The only back kibble, if you even call it that, is his tail and you can pose it as you like.
Aside from, y'know, the beast mode legs just very awkwardly sticking out his body...
Surprised you gave no mention to the headsculpt since that's the thing that's new here and what most people are interested in, given we've seen and experienced this mold before.
I meant more like backpack material kibble. The legs dont add to the back's mass, they fold up well. We did a whole news on the head so I though that wasnt needed. It was metnionned in this article though:
While this is a redeco of Robots in Disguise Scorponok, with a new Beast Wars themed head, this one is released first so it's a good way to experience this new Robots in Disguise mold.
Also, we've experienced this mold before? I thought it wasnt out yet. When was it released? Let me know so i can correct the article.
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1807049)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 20th, 2016 @ 8:38am CDT
Lucky, they had good turnover too, but the stores near me just stopped getting new stock as they seemingly hit critical non-interest what with the asinine later wave assortments being retreads of figures that are still shelfwarming from wave 1
Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 20th, 2016 @ 8:38am CDT
D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:pfft, yeah, I haven't even seen Thunderhoof's wave yet, really wanted that blizzard drift, and thunderhoof too... oh well, guess that's to be expected, what with being a transformers fan
Thunderhoof's wave hit me about 2 months ago. He's gone and so is Quillfire, but Blizzard drift is still here, as is blizzard prime
Lucky, they had good turnover too, but the stores near me just stopped getting new stock as they seemingly hit critical non-interest what with the asinine later wave assortments being retreads of figures that are still shelfwarming from wave 1
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1807050)
Posted by Evil Eye on July 20th, 2016 @ 8:38am CDT
Posted by Evil Eye on July 20th, 2016 @ 8:38am CDT
Nice review! I have to say I like the looks of Paralon a lot more than Yet Another Optimus Prime and Hollow McEmptiness Starscream. I hope he (or at the very least Scorponok) comes out in the UK.
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1807052)
Posted by william-james88 on July 20th, 2016 @ 8:43am CDT
You can always ask me for help with those if need be.
Posted by william-james88 on July 20th, 2016 @ 8:43am CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:pfft, yeah, I haven't even seen Thunderhoof's wave yet, really wanted that blizzard drift, and thunderhoof too... oh well, guess that's to be expected, what with being a transformers fan
You can always ask me for help with those if need be.
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1807058)
Posted by william-james88 on July 20th, 2016 @ 8:56am CDT
That is most kind of you. It's not often that we get figures first so I wanted to make the most of it.
They are most definitely claws. They have an opening at the front to visually seperate the pincer halves:
But they dont actually open and I can see how that could be a turn off. But I see it as a compromise for not having them become the robot mode hands. We already have a bunch of those TFs already so I see this as a chance for something new. The same thing again and again can be boring, at least it is to me.
And I dont see how his forearms are any lazier than any other forearms in the line. They articulate as much as any other. Though I do understand not liking the aesthetic of course. And anyone who is not fond of animated would unerstandably not be fond of this line. I love animated so it follows suit.
The Prime toys were very different from either of these lines. They are actually much closer to movie figures, with all their panelling. Thanks for your input though, its always appreciated!
Posted by william-james88 on July 20th, 2016 @ 8:56am CDT
Optimusprime809 wrote:Love your reviews on these TRU figures!
That is most kind of you. It's not often that we get figures first so I wanted to make the most of it.
Carnivius_Prime wrote: unless I'm missing something, this doesn't really have claws at all, just big awkward block things on the ends of it's arms.
They are most definitely claws. They have an opening at the front to visually seperate the pincer halves:
But they dont actually open and I can see how that could be a turn off. But I see it as a compromise for not having them become the robot mode hands. We already have a bunch of those TFs already so I see this as a chance for something new. The same thing again and again can be boring, at least it is to me.
And I dont see how his forearms are any lazier than any other forearms in the line. They articulate as much as any other. Though I do understand not liking the aesthetic of course. And anyone who is not fond of animated would unerstandably not be fond of this line. I love animated so it follows suit.
The Prime toys were very different from either of these lines. They are actually much closer to movie figures, with all their panelling. Thanks for your input though, its always appreciated!
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1807060)
Posted by Cobotron on July 20th, 2016 @ 9:11am CDT
Posted by Cobotron on July 20th, 2016 @ 9:11am CDT
Good stuff Will! I really like the looks of this guy and can't wait to see how he works. I think I may hold out for the regular release.
In one of the earlier reviews you mentioned "Retro Regret" or something like that. This whole line has kind of been that way for me. I would have rather had Arctic Blast Prime, or Drift over the OG decos. I like the repaint of Quillfire a little better than the 1st. And then there's the issue of the Takara decos VS. the Hasbro. But hey, they are all fun toys, and I agree that the diversity and originality of engineering in this line is really keeping things fresh. Especially held next to Combiner Wars. (and I'm not really complaining about CW, because I get why they are what they are.)
And Hellscream, if it makes you feel any better, I just found Thunderhoof. The wave had shown up a while ago, but TH was always the first to go. There may still be hope for you finding them. Keep hunting, and you may just bag that trophy buck.
In one of the earlier reviews you mentioned "Retro Regret" or something like that. This whole line has kind of been that way for me. I would have rather had Arctic Blast Prime, or Drift over the OG decos. I like the repaint of Quillfire a little better than the 1st. And then there's the issue of the Takara decos VS. the Hasbro. But hey, they are all fun toys, and I agree that the diversity and originality of engineering in this line is really keeping things fresh. Especially held next to Combiner Wars. (and I'm not really complaining about CW, because I get why they are what they are.)
And Hellscream, if it makes you feel any better, I just found Thunderhoof. The wave had shown up a while ago, but TH was always the first to go. There may still be hope for you finding them. Keep hunting, and you may just bag that trophy buck.
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1807061)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 20th, 2016 @ 9:13am CDT
Just make sure you check your state's antler point count to make sure he's legal!
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 20th, 2016 @ 9:13am CDT
Cobotron wrote:And Hellscream, if it makes you feel any better, I just found Thunderhoof. The wave had shown up a while ago, but TH was always the first to go. There may still be hope for you finding them. Keep hunting, and you may just bag that trophy buck.
Just make sure you check your state's antler point count to make sure he's legal!
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1807063)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 20th, 2016 @ 9:15am CDT
Says the guy who has TR stuff to the guy with stores still stocking wave 1 of rid and wave 4 of CW
I'm totally not bitter or anything, I mean, it's not like hunting for tf's used to be a lot of fun for me or anything
Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 20th, 2016 @ 9:15am CDT
Cobotron wrote:And Hellscream, if it makes you feel any better, I just found Thunderhoof. The wave had shown up a while ago, but TH was always the first to go. There may still be hope for you finding them. Keep hunting, and you may just bag that trophy buck.
Says the guy who has TR stuff to the guy with stores still stocking wave 1 of rid and wave 4 of CW
I'm totally not bitter or anything, I mean, it's not like hunting for tf's used to be a lot of fun for me or anything
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1807068)
Posted by william-james88 on July 20th, 2016 @ 9:27am CDT
Yeah, it was retro jipped
. Because later figures give you more or give you something you preffer but didnt know existed. And Takara doesnt help. Hasbro releases a warrior optimus and grimlock saying there wont be a bigger one. So you get those. And then Takara shows their voyager grimlock and leader optimus out of the blue and you get those. And then Takara has an improved leader Optimus with minicon interaction and a biger sword and a look he uses more on the show and your like "Aaargh just tell me what my options are from the get go dammit!". Its no ones fault but ideally I would like to know whats in the making when it comes to the reuse of molds. That example with Warrior Power Surge Optimus is egregious. That toy gives you soooo much compared to the initial release which really makes me feel like they've been skimping on us this whole time. Its like we get the CW legends figures one year and then the next we get the generations releases with targetmasters.
Posted by william-james88 on July 20th, 2016 @ 9:27am CDT
Cobotron wrote:In one of the earlier reviews you mentioned "Retro Regret" or something like that. This whole line has kind of been that way for me.
Yeah, it was retro jipped
. Because later figures give you more or give you something you preffer but didnt know existed. And Takara doesnt help. Hasbro releases a warrior optimus and grimlock saying there wont be a bigger one. So you get those. And then Takara shows their voyager grimlock and leader optimus out of the blue and you get those. And then Takara has an improved leader Optimus with minicon interaction and a biger sword and a look he uses more on the show and your like "Aaargh just tell me what my options are from the get go dammit!". Its no ones fault but ideally I would like to know whats in the making when it comes to the reuse of molds. That example with Warrior Power Surge Optimus is egregious. That toy gives you soooo much compared to the initial release which really makes me feel like they've been skimping on us this whole time. Its like we get the CW legends figures one year and then the next we get the generations releases with targetmasters.
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1807088)
Posted by Noideaforaname on July 20th, 2016 @ 10:29am CDT
Posted by Noideaforaname on July 20th, 2016 @ 10:29am CDT
Awful lot of excitement for what looks to be a rather plain, straightforward redux of Scorponok. No fun silly gimmicks like the other Scorpies, just a refined version of the less-than-interesting transformation scheme.
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1807115)
Posted by william-james88 on July 20th, 2016 @ 12:59pm CDT
But all the other scorpies were of a larger class size that came with gimicks. None were ever deluxes, aside from the movie toy. And this is the best transformation so far. Are you bored by the ton of similar Optimus transformations where his arms are in the front, his head flips out of the top of the cab and his legs make the back of the cab? I fail to see how one is less interesting than the other. At least we have less Scorpions than Optimuses.
Posted by william-james88 on July 20th, 2016 @ 12:59pm CDT
Noideaforaname wrote:Awful lot of excitement for what looks to be a rather plain, straightforward redux of Scorponok. No fun silly gimmicks like the other Scorpies, just a refined version of the less-than-interesting transformation scheme.
But all the other scorpies were of a larger class size that came with gimicks. None were ever deluxes, aside from the movie toy. And this is the best transformation so far. Are you bored by the ton of similar Optimus transformations where his arms are in the front, his head flips out of the top of the cab and his legs make the back of the cab? I fail to see how one is less interesting than the other. At least we have less Scorpions than Optimuses.
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1807123)
Posted by Tigertrack on July 20th, 2016 @ 1:24pm CDT
Posted by Tigertrack on July 20th, 2016 @ 1:24pm CDT
Looks like a good figure to add to the collection. Love the robot head. Nice review. Those spindly legs do look like they will collapse if a speck of dust lands on his shoulder,
Thanks for all the reviews WJ. Helpful in deciding if I'll want these when they make their way here.
Thanks for all the reviews WJ. Helpful in deciding if I'll want these when they make their way here.
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1807138)
Posted by william-james88 on July 20th, 2016 @ 1:54pm CDT
Glad I could help, the pleasure is all mine
Posted by william-james88 on July 20th, 2016 @ 1:54pm CDT
Tigertrack wrote:Looks like a good figure to add to the collection. Love the robot head. Nice review. Those spindly legs do look like they will collapse if a speck of dust lands on his shoulder,
Thanks for all the reviews WJ. Helpful in deciding if I'll want these when they make their way here.
Glad I could help, the pleasure is all mine
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1807164)
Posted by no-one on July 20th, 2016 @ 3:28pm CDT
Posted by no-one on July 20th, 2016 @ 3:28pm CDT
Another great review Will. RID Scorponok was always a BoS, but now the real question is; purple or brown scorpion?
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1807165)
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on July 20th, 2016 @ 3:31pm CDT
Probably purple for anyone who wants to build up their purple Con army. He probably would look good with some Titans Return Cons.
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on July 20th, 2016 @ 3:31pm CDT
carytheone wrote:Another great review Will. RID Scorponok was always a BoS, but now the real question is; purple or brown scorpion?
Probably purple for anyone who wants to build up their purple Con army. He probably would look good with some Titans Return Cons.
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1807172)
Posted by MCutter on July 20th, 2016 @ 5:08pm CDT
Posted by MCutter on July 20th, 2016 @ 5:08pm CDT
That bot mode is like 90% "Hey you dang kids, get off my lawn!" RiD old man Skorponok.
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1807231)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 20th, 2016 @ 9:59pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on July 20th, 2016 @ 9:59pm CDT
I wish the scorpion tail was longer. About this length:
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1807259)
Posted by Noideaforaname on July 20th, 2016 @ 11:10pm CDT
Nothing stopping a Deluxe from having a gimmick. Or at least an interesting aesthetic. Movie Scorpy has all sorts of cool little jet engine details, RiD Scorpy is... purple. He's got the best engineering, sure, but he's still a scorpion that turns into a scorpion on legs (on two legs.. human legs... whatever). Scorponoks have always been kinda forgettable because of that.
And I only have two Optimuses (both from DotM), so yes.
Glad you enjoy it, though. And seemingly everyone else enjoys him, too.
Posted by Noideaforaname on July 20th, 2016 @ 11:10pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:But all the other scorpies were of a larger class size that came with gimicks. None were ever deluxes, aside from the movie toy. And this is the best transformation so far. Are you bored by the ton of similar Optimus transformations where his arms are in the front, his head flips out of the top of the cab and his legs make the back of the cab? I fail to see how one is less interesting than the other. At least we have less Scorpions than Optimuses.
Nothing stopping a Deluxe from having a gimmick. Or at least an interesting aesthetic. Movie Scorpy has all sorts of cool little jet engine details, RiD Scorpy is... purple. He's got the best engineering, sure, but he's still a scorpion that turns into a scorpion on legs (on two legs.. human legs... whatever). Scorponoks have always been kinda forgettable because of that.
And I only have two Optimuses (both from DotM), so yes.
Glad you enjoy it, though. And seemingly everyone else enjoys him, too.
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1807262)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 20th, 2016 @ 11:15pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 20th, 2016 @ 11:15pm CDT
Following up with even more galleries from preview night at San Diego Comic Con, we bring to you our next Gallery, that of the new Robots in Disguise guys. Now we need to remind you that the new guys, if there are some to reveal, will be revealed tomorrow night, as tonight is merely a look at some of the guys we already knew were coming out or have already come out. So check out some of the gallery images below and prepare for preview night tomorrow!
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1807268)
Posted by Decepticon Stryker on July 20th, 2016 @ 11:21pm CDT
Posted by Decepticon Stryker on July 20th, 2016 @ 11:21pm CDT
I like the look of Bisk and Windblade. Dragonus and Scorponok look great too. The others I'll look at later.
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1807279)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 20th, 2016 @ 11:41pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 20th, 2016 @ 11:41pm CDT
I'm really excited for Bisk and Ratchet. Cannot wait for those 2
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1807282)
Posted by jay5 on July 20th, 2016 @ 11:46pm CDT
Posted by jay5 on July 20th, 2016 @ 11:46pm CDT
When does Paralon actually drop in TRU stores in the US? It doesn't show up in TRU website search yet.
And for that matter, is there an ETA yet for the actual RiD Scorponok as seen at SDCC?
And for that matter, is there an ETA yet for the actual RiD Scorponok as seen at SDCC?
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1807286)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 20th, 2016 @ 11:54pm CDT
Dunno, whenever their stock clears enough to warrant getting a re-stock at such a time that coincides with the warehouses having the new exclusives in. Considering mine is still waist deep in the original 'clash' figures from last year, my chances aren't looking so great
Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 20th, 2016 @ 11:54pm CDT
jay5 wrote:When does Paralon actually drop in TRU stores in the US? It doesn't show up in TRU website search yet.
And for that matter, is there an ETA yet for the actual RiD Scorponok as seen at SDCC?
Dunno, whenever their stock clears enough to warrant getting a re-stock at such a time that coincides with the warehouses having the new exclusives in. Considering mine is still waist deep in the original 'clash' figures from last year, my chances aren't looking so great
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1807291)
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on July 21st, 2016 @ 12:33am CDT
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on July 21st, 2016 @ 12:33am CDT
Hmm, not at all digging that Windblade. Scorponok and Bisk though? Oh yeah, I'm getting those!
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1807379)
Posted by william-james88 on July 21st, 2016 @ 8:57am CDT
There is no release date for Paralon in the US, it will come when it comes.
The ETA for RID Scoropnok is from 1-2 months (maybe even earlier, but not later). It was already been released elswhere : http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... ail/35657/
Posted by william-james88 on July 21st, 2016 @ 8:57am CDT
jay5 wrote:When does Paralon actually drop in TRU stores in the US? It doesn't show up in TRU website search yet.
And for that matter, is there an ETA yet for the actual RiD Scorponok as seen at SDCC?
There is no release date for Paralon in the US, it will come when it comes.
The ETA for RID Scoropnok is from 1-2 months (maybe even earlier, but not later). It was already been released elswhere : http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... ail/35657/
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1807478)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 21st, 2016 @ 11:19am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 21st, 2016 @ 11:19am CDT
No time to rest folks! With San Diego Comic Con in full swing, we bring to you our next gallery, that of the new Robots in Disguise Products on display this Thursday! These new products include a new 5-step Starscream mold and includes a little minicon for him, a new 3-step Bisk figure, and also the American display of the Toys R Us Warriors that William-James88 as already wonderfully reviewed. Check out some of the images below, and click HERE for the full gallery!
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1807601)
Posted by PrymeStriker on July 21st, 2016 @ 1:21pm CDT
Posted by PrymeStriker on July 21st, 2016 @ 1:21pm CDT
Yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyep.
...Starscream's definitely coming back next season.
...Starscream's definitely coming back next season.
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1807619)
Posted by william-james88 on July 21st, 2016 @ 1:38pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on July 21st, 2016 @ 1:38pm CDT
During this big week of reveals at SDCC, we do have some fun news for new toys found at retail. Fellow Podcast star Scotty P has found the latest Mincon 4 pack at retail. This 4-pack includes: Dragonus, Bashbreaker, Lancelon, and Lord Doomitron. The individual weapon minicons have only been found in the UK so far and this 4 pack was only available online so this is the first taste of the weapon Minicons for the Americans who wait to find these toys at retail. These were found at a Target in Cary, NC for $16.99 Let us know if ever you come across the individual weapons!
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1807742)
Posted by jay5 on July 21st, 2016 @ 3:33pm CDT
Thank you!
Posted by jay5 on July 21st, 2016 @ 3:33pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:jay5 wrote:When does Paralon actually drop in TRU stores in the US? It doesn't show up in TRU website search yet.
And for that matter, is there an ETA yet for the actual RiD Scorponok as seen at SDCC?
There is no release date for Paralon in the US, it will come when it comes.
The ETA for RID Scoropnok is from 1-2 months (maybe even earlier, but not later). It was already been released elswhere : http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... ail/35657/
Thank you!
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1807771)
Posted by Railbomb on July 21st, 2016 @ 4:18pm CDT
Posted by Railbomb on July 21st, 2016 @ 4:18pm CDT
These are just now being reported on? I've seen these guys around for about a month now.
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1807772)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 21st, 2016 @ 4:21pm CDT
Then you should have reported it
Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 21st, 2016 @ 4:21pm CDT
Railbomb wrote:These are just now being reported on? I've seen these guys around for about a month now.
Then you should have reported it
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1808498)
Posted by william-james88 on July 23rd, 2016 @ 3:20pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on July 23rd, 2016 @ 3:20pm CDT
The recent show clip confirms that the Exclusive TRU Starscream toy is in show accurate colours. So Starscream wont be a wide release afterall. Dont know about any redecos yet though.
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1808522)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 23rd, 2016 @ 6:23pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on July 23rd, 2016 @ 6:23pm CDT
Unless there's a wide release version whose deco is similar but less accurate.william-james88 wrote:The recent show clip confirms that the Exclusive TRU Starscream toy is in show accurate colours. So Starscream wont be a wide release afterall. Dont know about any redecos yet though.
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1808594)
Posted by Bronzewolf on July 24th, 2016 @ 1:03am CDT
Posted by Bronzewolf on July 24th, 2016 @ 1:03am CDT
Citizens of Seibertron, we have even more SDCC footage for you, again from our reporter in the field, Seibertron. This time, it's of all the old and new Transformers: Robots in Disguise line that was on display this San Diego Comic Con, including the return of Starscream! Check it out below and, as always, keep it right here, on Seibertron.com for all of the latest and greatest Transformers news.
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1808777)
Posted by Bronzewolf on July 24th, 2016 @ 3:51pm CDT
Posted by Bronzewolf on July 24th, 2016 @ 3:51pm CDT
Thanks to fellow Seibertronian Scottyp, we have confirmation that wave 8 of the Transformers: Robots in Disguise legion class has hit US retail, more specifically, in Raleigh, NC! The figures Scott spotted were as follows: Ratchet (in new packaging), Blizzard mode Drift, and Groundbuster (not pictured). Check out the image Scotty has provided down below, and check out Seibertron's galleries of the other RID Legion figures.
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1808879)
Posted by hurricane567 on July 24th, 2016 @ 11:18pm CDT
Posted by hurricane567 on July 24th, 2016 @ 11:18pm CDT
I found single carded Back and Ransack yesterday. There's a problem, though, I found Back at TJ Maxx and Ransack at Marshalls, they're already at close out! Nuts! I blame Ghostbusters ! Really, though, i wonder what happened. I am glad someone found the 4 pack at Target.
! Really, though, i wonder what happened. I am glad someone found the 4 pack at Target.
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1809129)
Posted by Bronzewolf on July 25th, 2016 @ 6:01pm CDT
Posted by Bronzewolf on July 25th, 2016 @ 6:01pm CDT
Hello Seibertronians! We've got another Robots in Disguise sighting for you today, this time of the 5th wave of deploy-able Minicons! Coming from user Counterpunch, just after ScottP sighted some RID legion figures a few days ago. These little figures, consisting of Ransack, Glacius, and Scortch-strike Jetstorm, were all found in Metaire, Louisiana at Marshall's for $6.99! Take a look at the image Counterpuch provided below, and then check out Seibertron's galleries of the rest of the RID minicons here!
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1809148)
Posted by Grahf_ on July 25th, 2016 @ 7:36pm CDT
Posted by Grahf_ on July 25th, 2016 @ 7:36pm CDT
Wait, there was a wave three in stores? I never seen anything other than one and two. That was only just a week or two ago as well. I've seen the four packs though but not any of the singles. I'd rather they just keep releasing them in singles though as I actually like the translucent armor and weapons and the four packs only have those for two of them.
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1809149)
Posted by william-james88 on July 25th, 2016 @ 7:59pm CDT
Wave 3 and 4 were both found at merket six stores like Ross and Marshalls.
The bigger stores sold off their inventory probably due to the line's weaponizer rebranding which these minicons are not a part of.
Posted by william-james88 on July 25th, 2016 @ 7:59pm CDT
Alpha Weltall wrote:Wait, there was a wave three in stores? I never seen anything other than one and two. That was only just a week or two ago as well. I've seen the four packs though but not any of the singles. I'd rather they just keep releasing them in singles though as I actually like the translucent armor and weapons and the four packs only have those for two of them.
Wave 3 and 4 were both found at merket six stores like Ross and Marshalls.
The bigger stores sold off their inventory probably due to the line's weaponizer rebranding which these minicons are not a part of.
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1809153)
Posted by Grahf_ on July 25th, 2016 @ 8:29pm CDT
I pretty regularly check Ross, TJ Maxx, Big Lots and Marshalls and haven't seen any of these from any wave. Last week I had the opportunity to check a 5 below and a DD's Discounts and still nothing. The best I've found in months was the five step Megatronus Toys R Us exclusive at a Ross that I left on the shelf because I didn't want it.
Posted by Grahf_ on July 25th, 2016 @ 8:29pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Alpha Weltall wrote:Wait, there was a wave three in stores? I never seen anything other than one and two. That was only just a week or two ago as well. I've seen the four packs though but not any of the singles. I'd rather they just keep releasing them in singles though as I actually like the translucent armor and weapons and the four packs only have those for two of them.
Wave 3 and 4 were both found at market six stores like Ross and Marshalls.
The bigger stores sold off their inventory probably due to the line's weaponizer rebranding which these minicons are not a part of.
I pretty regularly check Ross, TJ Maxx, Big Lots and Marshalls and haven't seen any of these from any wave. Last week I had the opportunity to check a 5 below and a DD's Discounts and still nothing. The best I've found in months was the five step Megatronus Toys R Us exclusive at a Ross that I left on the shelf because I didn't want it.
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1809214)
Posted by Va'al on July 26th, 2016 @ 4:55am CDT
Posted by Va'al on July 26th, 2016 @ 4:55am CDT
After the in-hand images we saw a while back for the two new Warrior class figures in the Transformers: Robots in Disguise line - Scorponok and Windblade - we also have two video reviews for the Decepticon and Autobot, courtesy of tfrWLDNAS on YouTube in his post Roll Out Roll Call haul look. Check them out embedded below!
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1809221)
Posted by Decepticon Stryker on July 26th, 2016 @ 5:25am CDT
Posted by Decepticon Stryker on July 26th, 2016 @ 5:25am CDT
Like the look of Windblade and Scorponok! Since the Titan Force set (off of eBay) will be arriving sometime soon, I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for Scorponok.
Re: A Ton of Images of New TRU Exclusive Robots in Disguise Paralon (Scorponok Redeco) with Review (1810873)
Posted by Ironhidensh on July 31st, 2016 @ 4:21pm CDT
Posted by Ironhidensh on July 31st, 2016 @ 4:21pm CDT
I picked up a warrior class Thunderhoof yesterday, somewhere here in North Carolina east of Topsail Beach, and I seem to have a problem with him. Honestly, it could be user error, but I can't get his legs to snap in properly when transforming him to alt mode. Any help would be appreciated.
The exact issue is in snapping his tractor cab together.
The exact issue is in snapping his tractor cab together.
