Additional In-Hand Images: Platinum Edition Dinobots Unleashed
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Posted by The Thuggernaut on October 19th, 2014 @ 3:43pm CDT
Posted by Doubledealer93 on October 19th, 2014 @ 3:50pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on October 19th, 2014 @ 4:44pm CDT
I guess Takara's Black Knight redecos are the most movie-accurate ones, though why Strafe still has yet to be given one is beyond me.
Posted by crimsondeception on October 19th, 2014 @ 4:58pm CDT
While Slug, Strafe and Scorn look pretty good (aside from the fact they're supposed to have blue eyes) Grimlock and Slog look really bad. There's way too many translucent pieces and in the wrong spots too. Grimlock is the worst looking figure here. Why the yellow? It's like someone messed up and said "ohhh... the yellow was for the G1 repaint... oops" Slog looks like a hot mess and I REALLY don't like his neck being so transparent when in dinosaur form. I guess I could buy this set for the 3 Dinobots and sell the other 2.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 19th, 2014 @ 5:31pm CDT
I'd still have to pass because of budjet and space restrictions. I now have a new rule. To avoid repaints of molds that I already own as much as possible. And because I only need one voyager and one deluxe to complete my fruity dinobots set, I'll have to pass.
Posted by Sabrblade on October 19th, 2014 @ 5:32pm CDT
All I want are toys that look like the Dinobots that were in the movie. I fail to see how this is too much to ask for.-Kanrabat- wrote:You guys are impossible to please.
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on October 19th, 2014 @ 5:35pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on October 19th, 2014 @ 5:38pm CDT
Cuz he was in the movie? It's the movie Dinobots plus Slog.Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:These all look SO good! Especially Scorn! Grimlock looks alright, but that yellow makes it look like someone spilled mustard on him. Also: While I like Scorn, I must ask why him and not Snarl?
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on October 19th, 2014 @ 5:41pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Cuz he was in the movie? It's the movie Dinobots plus Slog.Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:These all look SO good! Especially Scorn! Grimlock looks alright, but that yellow makes it look like someone spilled mustard on him. Also: While I like Scorn, I must ask why him and not Snarl?
Hm, I figured they were going for a G1 group with the fact that the "correct" ones were there, except for Scorn. Eh, again, not that I mind, Scorn is awesome.
Posted by Sabrblade on October 19th, 2014 @ 5:43pm CDT
The SDCC set plus Amazon Slog was the G1 group.Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Cuz he was in the movie? It's the movie Dinobots plus Slog.Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:These all look SO good! Especially Scorn! Grimlock looks alright, but that yellow makes it look like someone spilled mustard on him. Also: While I like Scorn, I must ask why him and not Snarl?
Hm, I figured they were going for a G1 group with the fact that the "correct" ones were there, except for Scorn. Eh, again, not that I mind, Scorn is awesome.
Posted by william-james88 on October 19th, 2014 @ 5:50pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:All I want are toys that look like the Dinobots that were in the movie. I fail to see how this is too much to ask for.-Kanrabat- wrote:You guys are impossible to please.
I agree. Though I wonder if the point of this set was to provide us with more movie accurate decos. Was that ever mentioned anywhere officially? because if not, then I do not understand it's purpose.
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on October 19th, 2014 @ 5:57pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:The SDCC set plus Amazon Slog was the G1 group.Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Cuz he was in the movie? It's the movie Dinobots plus Slog.Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:These all look SO good! Especially Scorn! Grimlock looks alright, but that yellow makes it look like someone spilled mustard on him. Also: While I like Scorn, I must ask why him and not Snarl?
Hm, I figured they were going for a G1 group with the fact that the "correct" ones were there, except for Scorn. Eh, again, not that I mind, Scorn is awesome.
Bah! It would be nice if we could get ONE set at retail instead of it being an overpriced convention exclusive. Oh well, at least I can get that Autobots United set. That's a BBTS Exclusive, right?
Posted by Evil Eye on October 19th, 2014 @ 5:58pm CDT
Scorn looks the best by far. Grimlock's odd mustard yellow looks a bit weird, TBH, but the rest of him is great. Slug and Slog suffer from the soft rubber- I really wish they could have painted it, or even just weathered it a bit.
I want them so much, but I will never have them...Oh well, more money to spend on the "vanilla" versions of the molds + Leader Grimlock to mod into the Extincticons.
Posted by TheWeirdOne12 on October 19th, 2014 @ 6:02pm CDT
Posted by RazorSlash92 on October 19th, 2014 @ 6:32pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on October 19th, 2014 @ 6:33pm CDT
It might be due to their having translucent plastic and chrome paint.RazorSlash92 wrote:For some reason, these guys look really brittle to me. I don't know why, the originals didn't.
Posted by YRQRM0 on October 19th, 2014 @ 7:55pm CDT
Posted by Shockwave7 on October 19th, 2014 @ 8:23pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on October 19th, 2014 @ 9:15pm CDT
Posted by jogunwarrior on October 20th, 2014 @ 10:46am CDT
Posted by crimsondeception on October 22nd, 2014 @ 6:55pm CDT
http://www.allspark.com/content/2014/09 ... -dinobots/
Anyone have any more information on this yet?
Posted by shajaki on October 22nd, 2014 @ 9:44pm CDT
im confused... your link leads to pics of the platinum set.crimsondeception wrote:While I think the Platinum Edition Dinobots are disappointing I am very excited for this.
http://www.allspark.com/content/2014/09 ... -dinobots/
Anyone have any more information on this yet?
the "black knight" dinobots are takaras deal and are being released seperately, not in a multi-pack.
Posted by Sabrblade on October 22nd, 2014 @ 11:02pm CDT
That's just the Platinum Edition set. They put the wrong title on that news post.crimsondeception wrote:While I think the Platinum Edition Dinobots are disappointing I am very excited for this.
http://www.allspark.com/content/2014/09 ... -dinobots/
Anyone have any more information on this yet?
Posted by Va'al on October 23rd, 2014 @ 4:41am CDT
When I first saw the promo pics I was really excited to see a helicopter Drift figure. First it's better detailed than the car version and the overall design of the helicopter is closer to what we saw in the movie. Unless there's a power battler version coming of this design I can see no reason not to recommend this figure.
Posted by crimsondeception on October 23rd, 2014 @ 5:26am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:That's just the Platinum Edition set. They put the wrong title on that news post.crimsondeception wrote:While I think the Platinum Edition Dinobots are disappointing I am very excited for this.
http://www.allspark.com/content/2014/09 ... -dinobots/
Anyone have any more information on this yet?
Really? They looked so much more cooler than the Platinum edition. But the more I look, the more I can see the similarities. Darn it! Well maybe the set won't be so bad after all if only they weren't translucent which they seem to be in that link.
Posted by megatronus on October 23rd, 2014 @ 5:33am CDT
I don't mind terribly that they're translucent, I just hope that it's more of the cloudy-grey kind of translucent instead of straight up clear.crimsondeception wrote:Sabrblade wrote:That's just the Platinum Edition set. They put the wrong title on that news post.crimsondeception wrote:While I think the Platinum Edition Dinobots are disappointing I am very excited for this.
http://www.allspark.com/content/2014/09 ... -dinobots/
Anyone have any more information on this yet?
Really? They looked so much more cooler than the Platinum edition. But the more I look, the more I can see the similarities. Darn it! Well maybe the set won't be so bad after all if only they weren't translucent which they seem to be in that link.
Posted by KirbyForce1 on October 23rd, 2014 @ 6:48am CDT
Posted by Lockdownhunter on October 23rd, 2014 @ 7:14am CDT
Posted by Va'al on October 23rd, 2014 @ 7:35am CDT
KirbyForce1 wrote:Fxfranz already did a review of this guy several weeks ago, but I guess you only give a **** about a review of these 1-step changers when your old pal Chuck reviews them.
As we have said more than once, we are unable to cover all reviews unless users send us a notification at news@seibertron.com. Chuck sends us notifications whenever he uploads one, and if it's new to our news feed, it goes onto the front page.
Please do send us more news whenever you come across it, we're only (stupidly busy) humans volunteering our time as staff!
Posted by Ravage XK on October 23rd, 2014 @ 7:52am CDT
Posted by shajaki on October 23rd, 2014 @ 9:41am CDT
are you really that upset about getting your 1-step figure review a week late?KirbyForce1 wrote:Fxfranz already did a review of this guy several weeks ago, but I guess you only give a **** about a review of these 1-step changers when your old pal Chuck reviews them.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 23rd, 2014 @ 5:07pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 24th, 2014 @ 1:10am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Dat 1-Step Elicopter Drift!
I know right? I go back and forth about which one I like more, Drift or Galvatron.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 24th, 2014 @ 3:24am CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Dat 1-Step Elicopter Drift!
I know right? I go back and forth about which one I like more, Drift or Galvatron.
I'm looking forward for that Galvatron. So far the pictures I've seen look promising. If you already made a video review of him, link please?
Also, what do you think about that ultra/leader sized 1-step changer Lockdown? Appart the blue "side mirrors" in vehicle mode and the lack of posability of the legs, I think he's sweet looking, fun, and a great stand-in for the Leader Lockdown figure that will never be.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 27th, 2014 @ 1:57am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Dat 1-Step Elicopter Drift!
I know right? I go back and forth about which one I like more, Drift or Galvatron.
I'm looking forward for that Galvatron. So far the pictures I've seen look promising. If you already made a video review of him, link please?
Also, what do you think about that ultra/leader sized 1-step changer Lockdown? Appart the blue "side mirrors" in vehicle mode and the lack of posability of the legs, I think he's sweet looking, fun, and a great stand-in for the Leader Lockdown figure that will never be.
If you're looking for Galvatron, look around here on Wednesday. Do you mean the flip and change Lockdown? I've heard that the toy has a flaw where the head gets stuck going into robot mode. I have and reviewed drift but wasn't that thrilled with it, especially when I almost smacked myself in the face.
Posted by william-james88 on October 30th, 2014 @ 6:10pm CDT
The other figures that come with this figure in the box are Bumblebee (in his updated form) and Snarl were already sold at the time this picture was taken.
Also of note, fellow fan and video reviewer Felzbug has posted a video review of Age of Extinction Hot Shot. (G1 Tracks deco)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 30th, 2014 @ 6:32pm CDT
BTW, the Target Exclusive deluxe Silver Knight Optimus Prime with voyager FOC G1ed Grimlock 2-pack is back at Target. Still only 17$. They have a couple of boxes that remain untouched by the scalpers.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 31st, 2014 @ 12:15am CDT
Posted by Bubbah on October 31st, 2014 @ 12:30am CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Hey folks stupid question, does anyone know what happened to the Constructbots Dino Riders we were supposed to get of Starscream and other characters from the movieverse? For that matter has the Wal-Mart Strafe with Stinger and Bumblebee set been released yet?
Not sure about the Dino Riders of Starscream and such, but I do know the WM Strafe w/ BB & Stinger is out. It's kinda shelf warming here because of the hefty price tag, $29.99 (for a deluxe & 2 legends?!?)
Posted by Bounti76 on October 31st, 2014 @ 12:31am CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Hey folks stupid question, does anyone know what happened to the Constructbots Dino Riders we were supposed to get of Starscream and other characters from the movieverse? For that matter has the Wal-Mart Strafe with Stinger and Bumblebee set been released yet?
If you're talking strictly Construct-Bots as far as this post then I can't help you- 'cause I don't know. If the Bumblebee/Stinger/Strafe set you mean is the Deluxe Strafe with Legion 'Bee and Stinger, I've seen that one at a couple of different local Walmarts for several weeks now.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 31st, 2014 @ 1:16am CDT
Bounti76 wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:Hey folks stupid question, does anyone know what happened to the Constructbots Dino Riders we were supposed to get of Starscream and other characters from the movieverse? For that matter has the Wal-Mart Strafe with Stinger and Bumblebee set been released yet?
If you're talking strictly Construct-Bots as far as this post then I can't help you- 'cause I don't know. If the Bumblebee/Stinger/Strafe set you mean is the Deluxe Strafe with Legion 'Bee and Stinger, I've seen that one at a couple of different local Walmarts for several weeks now.
Strictly Constructbots. Strafe is done in the same colors as that exclusive Grimlock and Stinger is a repaint of Bumblebee.
Posted by Samsonator on October 31st, 2014 @ 1:47am CDT
Posted by Va'al on October 31st, 2014 @ 3:56am CDT
I've gone back and forth but I have to say, Galvatron is the best One-Step changer from the AOE line. It has a really unique transformation that's a lot of fun to work back and forth. The details and paint are solid too. If there's one figure to get from this simplified line it really is Galvatron.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 31st, 2014 @ 4:15am CDT
Know what? At first, I hated the idea of these 1step changers. The early ones were kinda bad too. However, the more they create them, the more they come up with some nifty ideas that end up with some cool results! I'd never thought I would say this, but I'm looking foward to see what will they come up next.
Posted by RhA on October 31st, 2014 @ 4:45am CDT
Posted by Autobot032 on October 31st, 2014 @ 5:39am CDT
Galvatron, though...you sexy beast.
Posted by william-james88 on October 31st, 2014 @ 8:40am CDT
In the box with all that kibble raised above his shoulders, AOE Hotshot reminds me of one of his predecessors:
Posted by william-james88 on October 31st, 2014 @ 8:44am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Wow. I mean, wow. That 1 step Galvatron is one incredible feat of engeneering! If I ever see him in stores, along with HelocoDrift, I'll pick them up without waiting for any sales.
Know what? At first, I hated the idea of these 1step changers. The early ones were kinda bad too. However, the more they create them, the more they come up with some nifty ideas that end up with some cool results! I'd never thought I would say this, but I'm looking foward to see what will they come up next.
I dont see how Galvatron is better than that one step Drift. That helicopter drift is so sleek while Galvatron has this giant backpack.
Posted by Solrac333 on October 31st, 2014 @ 10:02am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on October 31st, 2014 @ 10:07am CDT
omega666 wrote:Wow. That price is reason enough to stop collecting. I'd rather save up and get 3rd party figures.
Which toy are you referring to?