First Look at Beast Combiner Optimus Prime and Lionblade from ROTB Line
Monday, April 17th, 2023 8:44AM CDT
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Looks like we have another connection between Optimus Prime and a white lion coming up in the Transformers Rise of the Beasts line. Below you will see our first look at another upcoming and yet to be revealed toy within the Beast Combiner class which has an animal robot which turns into armor to combine with a deluxe sized bot. This comes just days after we saw the Scourge toy within this class which is also yet to be revealed. The image was posted by Snowman117, an Australian TF fan who found it in a Myer catalog promoting a toy sale sent to their email. The animal here, Lionblade, has the exact same transformation as Snarlsaber, who came with Bumblebee. All these armors are compatible within the same Beast Combiner class.
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Re: First Look at Beast Combiner Optimus Prime and Lionblade from ROTB Line (2159615)
Posted by Perceptor1996 on April 17th, 2023 @ 12:40pm CDT
Posted by Perceptor1996 on April 17th, 2023 @ 12:40pm CDT
I love these Beast Combiner figures and would love to get the whole cast in this style. It takes the fun idea that were the the armor figures in Cyberverse and makes them even better. I will love to add them all to the collection. Plus more Lio Convoy call backs are never a bad thing.
Re: First Look at Beast Combiner Optimus Prime and Lionblade from ROTB Line (2159617)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 17th, 2023 @ 1:00pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 17th, 2023 @ 1:00pm CDT
Re: First Look at Beast Combiner Optimus Prime and Lionblade from ROTB Line (2159630)
Posted by Emerje on April 17th, 2023 @ 8:23pm CDT
Posted by Emerje on April 17th, 2023 @ 8:23pm CDT
OK, that Optimus Prime is my favorite combiner yet. These are interchangeable right? I want to pair the lion with Primal so badly. Maybe they'll do a repaint of the lion in red, yellow or black later on.
Emerje
Emerje
Re: First Look at Beast Combiner Optimus Prime and Lionblade from ROTB Line (2159631)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 17th, 2023 @ 8:24pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 17th, 2023 @ 8:24pm CDT
I do believe that Prime has elbows! All the other figures had limited joints.
Re: First Look at Beast Combiner Optimus Prime and Lionblade from ROTB Line (2159637)
Posted by DeathReviews on April 18th, 2023 @ 9:32am CDT
Posted by DeathReviews on April 18th, 2023 @ 9:32am CDT
Most of these RotB figures seem targeted at the younger tykes, rather than older collectors. I suppose that's where a lot of the money is. But as with Earthspark, I just don't see much (if anything) in the movie line that motivates me to buy. Ah well.
Guess I'll have to wait for the push on these kiddie figures to ebb out before stores replenish the Legacy line and other figures for those of us looking for something a little less childish. That probably means another 6-8 months with unsold Coronation Starscreams and Studio Series 86 Blurr/Kup figures gathering dust on the pegs.
Guess I'll have to wait for the push on these kiddie figures to ebb out before stores replenish the Legacy line and other figures for those of us looking for something a little less childish. That probably means another 6-8 months with unsold Coronation Starscreams and Studio Series 86 Blurr/Kup figures gathering dust on the pegs.
Re: First Look at Beast Combiner Optimus Prime and Lionblade from ROTB Line (2159647)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 18th, 2023 @ 1:28pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 18th, 2023 @ 1:28pm CDT
Re: First Look at Beast Combiner Optimus Prime and Lionblade from ROTB Line (2159658)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on April 18th, 2023 @ 5:48pm CDT
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on April 18th, 2023 @ 5:48pm CDT
Finally found the Speed Series rereleases! I already have Bee so I planned on getting both Prime and Barricade, but at $9 a piece I ended up just getting Prime. It’s pretty cool! It’s actually Evasion Mode Optimus Prime from Age of Extinction in robot mode (which is why I was interested in it), I’m looking forward to painting it up! The sculpted detail is really nice for a figure of this size.
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Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 18th, 2023 @ 6:45pm CDT
What kind of candy is that in the background?
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 18th, 2023 @ 6:45pm CDT
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Finally found the Speed Series rereleases! I already have Bee so I planned on getting both Prime and Barricade, but at $9 a piece I ended up just getting Prime. It’s pretty cool! It’s actually Evasion Mode Optimus Prime from Age of Extinction in robot mode (which is why I was interested in it), I’m looking forward to painting it up! The sculpted detail is really nice for a figure of this size.
What kind of candy is that in the background?
Re: First Look at Beast Combiner Optimus Prime and Lionblade from ROTB Line (2159663)
Posted by william-james88 on April 18th, 2023 @ 7:05pm CDT
Where did you find him? Were there others from thar sibline in stores?
Posted by william-james88 on April 18th, 2023 @ 7:05pm CDT
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Finally found the Speed Series rereleases! I already have Bee so I planned on getting both Prime and Barricade, but at $9 a piece I ended up just getting Prime. It’s pretty cool! It’s actually Evasion Mode Optimus Prime from Age of Extinction in robot mode (which is why I was interested in it), I’m looking forward to painting it up! The sculpted detail is really nice for a figure of this size.
Where did you find him? Were there others from thar sibline in stores?
Re: First Look at Beast Combiner Optimus Prime and Lionblade from ROTB Line (2159664)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on April 18th, 2023 @ 7:34pm CDT
Air Heads Extremes! These are the only ones I’ve seen so far but supposedly there’s a couple different types of Air Heads with Transformers branding.
Found him at a Meijer in Michigan, actually the same one I first found Studio Series wave 1 in all those years ago! The others from the same class were there (Bee, Barricade), but none of the larger Energon Igniters like ROTF Megatron and Orange Ironhide/Battletrap.
Here’s the packaging (Optimus is sitting loose inside since I already opened it)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on April 18th, 2023 @ 7:34pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:What kind of candy is that in the background?
Air Heads Extremes! These are the only ones I’ve seen so far but supposedly there’s a couple different types of Air Heads with Transformers branding.
william-james88 wrote:
Where did you find him? Were there others from thar sibline in stores?
Found him at a Meijer in Michigan, actually the same one I first found Studio Series wave 1 in all those years ago! The others from the same class were there (Bee, Barricade), but none of the larger Energon Igniters like ROTF Megatron and Orange Ironhide/Battletrap.
Here’s the packaging (Optimus is sitting loose inside since I already opened it)
Re: First Look at Beast Combiner Optimus Prime and Lionblade from ROTB Line (2159734)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 20th, 2023 @ 12:57pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 20th, 2023 @ 12:57pm CDT
Might need to get that Lion Optimus, depending on what he looks like with a fuller look at the toy.
I have been enjoying the new toys a lot. They are fun to mess with.
I have been enjoying the new toys a lot. They are fun to mess with.
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 20th, 2023 @ 1:50pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 20th, 2023 @ 1:50pm CDT
Still waiting for that voyager Primal to appear in any local store.
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Posted by Ig89ninja on April 20th, 2023 @ 1:59pm CDT
Same, along with every other mainline Maximal.
Posted by Ig89ninja on April 20th, 2023 @ 1:59pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Still waiting for that voyager Primal to appear in any local store.
Same, along with every other mainline Maximal.
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Posted by william-james88 on April 21st, 2023 @ 12:02am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on April 21st, 2023 @ 12:02am CDT
While the US got wave 1 of the Rise of the Beasts Titan Changers, where only Cheetor is new, Canadian Walmarts got wave 2 and skipped wave 1. Further proof that all these toys were ready months ago and all waves are coming in at once. Wave 2 has Scourge and Cheetor, which makes it so that we can share with you a review for both toys. While Scourge doesn't seem to be a toy one would recommend to even a child, the Cheetor toy is good for what it is, which is a very large toy under $20. The Cheetah mode itself is quite impressive for how cohesive it looks with lots of molded details.
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 21st, 2023 @ 6:40am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 21st, 2023 @ 6:40am CDT
I'm continuing to enjoy these figures, a lot. These are good and fun
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 21st, 2023 @ 5:22pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 21st, 2023 @ 5:22pm CDT
Both of these Titan Changers looks horrible. But they are for little kids and for heavy play. And they are cheap. So in a sense, they are great.
But that Cheetor shouldn't have a removable tail-weapon. The kid will lose this part instantly.
As for that horrible, horrible Scourge, I really want to buy it and to customise it into a Draugr from Skyrim. A Draugr who can change into a truck. That will be wicked!
Where did you find them, Will?
But that Cheetor shouldn't have a removable tail-weapon. The kid will lose this part instantly.
As for that horrible, horrible Scourge, I really want to buy it and to customise it into a Draugr from Skyrim. A Draugr who can change into a truck. That will be wicked!
Where did you find them, Will?
Re: First Look at Beast Combiner Optimus Prime and Lionblade from ROTB Line (2159866)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 21st, 2023 @ 6:23pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 21st, 2023 @ 6:23pm CDT
Time for more ROTB with a video review of that absurd Optimus with a lion acting like a chest-burster:
Re: First Look at Beast Combiner Optimus Prime and Lionblade from ROTB Line (2159870)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 21st, 2023 @ 7:17pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 21st, 2023 @ 7:17pm CDT
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Posted by Emerje on April 21st, 2023 @ 8:46pm CDT
Posted by Emerje on April 21st, 2023 @ 8:46pm CDT
Walmart had this two sided aisle display outside electronics this morning.
There was more in the toy aisle that's been there for a few weeks. Shame they didn't have any more Battle Masters.
Emerje
There was more in the toy aisle that's been there for a few weeks. Shame they didn't have any more Battle Masters.
Emerje
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 21st, 2023 @ 8:53pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 21st, 2023 @ 8:53pm CDT
You are lucky with your Walmart, Will.
Mine remains Tumbleweed City.
Mine remains Tumbleweed City.
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Posted by william-james88 on April 21st, 2023 @ 9:39pm CDT
While I did find them at Walmart, it wasn't in the tf aisle but in that random aisle they use to put overstock.
Posted by william-james88 on April 21st, 2023 @ 9:39pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:You are lucky with your Walmart, Will.
Mine remains Tumbleweed City.
While I did find them at Walmart, it wasn't in the tf aisle but in that random aisle they use to put overstock.
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 21st, 2023 @ 9:45pm CDT
I'll have to explore my Walmart a bit more then.
The TF aisle at my local Walmart barely have anything since months now. I have to be very lucky to land on anything relevant like I did with the G1 Hounds.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 21st, 2023 @ 9:45pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:You are lucky with your Walmart, Will.
Mine remains Tumbleweed City.
While I did find them at Walmart, it wasn't in the tf aisle but in that random aisle they use to put overstock.
I'll have to explore my Walmart a bit more then.
The TF aisle at my local Walmart barely have anything since months now. I have to be very lucky to land on anything relevant like I did with the G1 Hounds.
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Posted by Emerje on April 22nd, 2023 @ 9:26am CDT
Posted by Emerje on April 22nd, 2023 @ 9:26am CDT
The Cyberverse packaged version of RotB Smash Changer Optimus Prime is on clearance at Target now, certainly making room for the movie version.
Emerje
Emerje
Re: First Look at Beast Combiner Optimus Prime and Lionblade from ROTB Line (2159916)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 22nd, 2023 @ 2:03pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 22nd, 2023 @ 2:03pm CDT
Not gonna lie, I might want that Beast Mode Prime, for some reason it really sings to me despite the lack of articulation.
I am having a lot of fun with the RotB line so far.
I am having a lot of fun with the RotB line so far.
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Posted by william-james88 on April 24th, 2023 @ 12:27am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on April 24th, 2023 @ 12:27am CDT
Something rather interesting in the Rise of the Beasts line is how it offers alternatives to the Studio Series line, or vice versa, since all toys are coming out all at once, unlike what was originally planned.
For those curious, we have review for the deluxe Bumblebee which is available in a Target exclusive 3 pack and sold on its own. We also have comparison images between that Bumblebee and the SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee, its counterpart in the Studio Series line. Knowing that both are available individually, which you do you prefer and which would you go for?
We thank Chuckdawg 1999 and Whirlkick for the images and reviews. Chuckdawg's review of Bumblebee also looks at the Flex Changers which was released in the US along with the initial wave of ROTB toys.
For those curious, we have review for the deluxe Bumblebee which is available in a Target exclusive 3 pack and sold on its own. We also have comparison images between that Bumblebee and the SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee, its counterpart in the Studio Series line. Knowing that both are available individually, which you do you prefer and which would you go for?
We thank Chuckdawg 1999 and Whirlkick for the images and reviews. Chuckdawg's review of Bumblebee also looks at the Flex Changers which was released in the US along with the initial wave of ROTB toys.
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Here's a unique look at the Japanese releases of the Flex Changers and Deluxe Class Bumblebee. These are exactly the same as the US releases but with stickers on the packaging for the Japanese market. What is different is the price, both figures shipped cost less than what Deluxe Bumblebee goes for on eBay. Flex Changers Bumblebee is really fun and is the definition of a desk toy. Deluxe Bumblebee, unfortunately, doesn't live up to my expectations and doesn't feel fun in my hands, stick with the Studio Series version.
Re: First Look at Beast Combiner Optimus Prime and Lionblade from ROTB Line (2159973)
Posted by Emerje on April 24th, 2023 @ 3:36am CDT
Posted by Emerje on April 24th, 2023 @ 3:36am CDT
Studio Series for sure. It isn't perfect, I don't like the legs that much, but it has better scale, is better painted (still annoyed by the lack of symbol on his head) and infinitely better alt mode.
Emerje
Emerje
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 24th, 2023 @ 5:38am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 24th, 2023 @ 5:38am CDT
The undercarriage under the car mode is D8SGUSTANG.
But the fact that both the SS and main line Bees have a vehicle m9de tha5 are the same size, but the main line Bee is 1.5 times BIGGER than the SS one is pretty impressive.
I may be more interested in getting the main Bee than the SS one. The SS already have some undercarriage in vehicle mode with h8s arms anyway. So might as well get a "proper" deluxe rather than a scout pretending to be a deluxe.
But the fact that both the SS and main line Bees have a vehicle m9de tha5 are the same size, but the main line Bee is 1.5 times BIGGER than the SS one is pretty impressive.
I may be more interested in getting the main Bee than the SS one. The SS already have some undercarriage in vehicle mode with h8s arms anyway. So might as well get a "proper" deluxe rather than a scout pretending to be a deluxe.
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Posted by noctorro on April 24th, 2023 @ 1:11pm CDT
Posted by noctorro on April 24th, 2023 @ 1:11pm CDT
Cool, looks okay if it has a simple transformation and still solid (as in everything sticks in it's place) then it's a a go for me.
Question, will all the movie characters get this "Generations" like mainline release next to the Studio Series?
I noticed Studio Series is overly complicated in transformation and is flimsy, loose torso's and panels that will not peg into place.
I like my bots a little less academic, if the screen accuracy suffers a little because of it no problem. Not going as far as Energon Igniters or Fast Action Battlers, that's way overdoing it + those lines only had 1 scale for all the characters (Bumblebee as big as Constructicon Longhaul etc.).
27 April Trailer 2 guys!
Question, will all the movie characters get this "Generations" like mainline release next to the Studio Series?
I noticed Studio Series is overly complicated in transformation and is flimsy, loose torso's and panels that will not peg into place.
I like my bots a little less academic, if the screen accuracy suffers a little because of it no problem. Not going as far as Energon Igniters or Fast Action Battlers, that's way overdoing it + those lines only had 1 scale for all the characters (Bumblebee as big as Constructicon Longhaul etc.).
27 April Trailer 2 guys!
Re: First Look at Beast Combiner Optimus Prime and Lionblade from ROTB Line (2159994)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 24th, 2023 @ 3:56pm CDT
So far, only the
and 
will have mainline "normal" figure, and Nightbird who is the only villain.
I would have loved to see what a "voyager" Scourge would have been?
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 24th, 2023 @ 3:56pm CDT
noctorro wrote:Question, will all the movie characters get this "Generations" like mainline release next to the Studio Series?
So far, only the
and will have mainline "normal" figure, and Nightbird who is the only villain.I would have loved to see what a "voyager" Scourge would have been?
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Posted by Overcracker on April 25th, 2023 @ 7:37pm CDT
Posted by Overcracker on April 25th, 2023 @ 7:37pm CDT
Found. Prime, but missing a peck. Hoooray for open boxes 
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Re: First Look at Beast Combiner Optimus Prime and Lionblade from ROTB Line (2160081)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 25th, 2023 @ 8:53pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 25th, 2023 @ 8:53pm CDT
No one mentioned that PvP has posted his video review of the big Bumblebee Bird Thing.
So, allow me.
So, allow me.
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Posted by Emerje on April 27th, 2023 @ 8:50am CDT
I'm honestly surprised we aren't seeing more missing heads in the line so far. Heck, I've knocked off Battle Master Cheetor's feet enough times that I wouldn't be surprised if they just fell off and out of the package on their own.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on April 27th, 2023 @ 8:50am CDT
Overcracker wrote:Found. Prime, but missing a peck. Hoooray for open boxes
I'm honestly surprised we aren't seeing more missing heads in the line so far. Heck, I've knocked off Battle Master Cheetor's feet enough times that I wouldn't be surprised if they just fell off and out of the package on their own.
Emerje
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Posted by Overcracker on April 27th, 2023 @ 10:41am CDT
Yep, and it's affecting other lines too. There was an Across the Spiderverse Spider-Punk figure without a head there too.
Also, who just walks by and rips off a window from Prime. Or did it fall off in transit somewhere?
Posted by Overcracker on April 27th, 2023 @ 10:41am CDT
Emerje wrote:Overcracker wrote:Found. Prime, but missing a peck. Hoooray for open boxes
I'm honestly surprised we aren't seeing more missing heads in the line so far. Heck, I've knocked off Battle Master Cheetor's feet enough times that I wouldn't be surprised if they just fell off and out of the package on their own.
Emerje
Yep, and it's affecting other lines too. There was an Across the Spiderverse Spider-Punk figure without a head there too.
Also, who just walks by and rips off a window from Prime. Or did it fall off in transit somewhere?
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Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 27th, 2023 @ 2:06pm CDT
I'd say so, I once saw a Cyberverse 3-pack at Target with Deluxe Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Cheetor... with the cheetah head popped off. Thankfully the head was still in the box so I popped it back on, just 'cause. Didn't get the set tho...
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 27th, 2023 @ 2:06pm CDT
Overcracker wrote:Also, who just walks by and rips off a window from Prime. Or did it fall off in transit somewhere?
I'd say so, I once saw a Cyberverse 3-pack at Target with Deluxe Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Cheetor... with the cheetah head popped off. Thankfully the head was still in the box so I popped it back on, just 'cause. Didn't get the set tho...
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Posted by Overcracker on April 27th, 2023 @ 4:06pm CDT
At least the head was still in the box. Nice of you to pop it back on.
Posted by Overcracker on April 27th, 2023 @ 4:06pm CDT
Jelze Bunnycat wrote:Overcracker wrote:Also, who just walks by and rips off a window from Prime. Or did it fall off in transit somewhere?
I'd say so, I once saw a Cyberverse 3-pack at Target with Deluxe Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Cheetor... with the cheetah head popped off. Thankfully the head was still in the box so I popped it back on, just 'cause. Didn't get the set tho...
At least the head was still in the box. Nice of you to pop it back on.
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 27th, 2023 @ 6:17pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 27th, 2023 @ 6:17pm CDT
I saw those big "3 steps" Scourge and Bee at Walmart. Even though I'd like to customise that Scourge into a Skyrim Draugr, no way in hell I'm going to pay the full 23$CAN for it. I'll wait for a 50% off sale, of landing on it at the flea market for 2$.
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 28th, 2023 @ 8:17am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 28th, 2023 @ 8:17am CDT
I am loving the toyline right now, and that trailer yesterday made me even more hyped. I hope I start seeing the beyond wave 1 stuff. I now want to get those RotB Scourge toys, as well as the Battlehide repaint.
Man, that trailer really did turn on my desire to own so much RotB stuff.
Anyways, have some pictures of some fun RotB toys.
Man, that trailer really did turn on my desire to own so much RotB stuff.
Anyways, have some pictures of some fun RotB toys.
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Posted by Barricade.it on April 28th, 2023 @ 10:19am CDT
Posted by Barricade.it on April 28th, 2023 @ 10:19am CDT
This is another figure which looks better in main line than in SS, IMHO.
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 28th, 2023 @ 2:59pm CDT
Which one?
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 28th, 2023 @ 2:59pm CDT
Barricade.it wrote:This is another figure which looks better in main line than in SS, IMHO.
Which one?
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 30th, 2023 @ 6:35pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 30th, 2023 @ 6:35pm CDT
This mask is just a fun thing. I like it a lot, and I am glad they tried this transforming mask out. It's fun to get new things like this, and in this case the idea works.
I kinda hope we get more honestly
I kinda hope we get more honestly
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Posted by william-james88 on May 1st, 2023 @ 10:00pm CDT
That Optimus Primal is great for what he is. for $17 you get a deluxe figure with what used to be stardard articulation, back when deluxes were $17 plus you get a targetmaster animal. It's good value.
I also bought the voyager Optimus Primal and while obviously that one is better for a movie primal, I really don't feel I am getting as much with how much more it is. It isn't all that more complex. I would have liked if they at least made voyager primal able to be upright in gorilla mode as we see in the trailers since that would highlight the different chest detail, which is the only highlight of the transformation.
Posted by william-james88 on May 1st, 2023 @ 10:00pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I am loving the toyline right now, and that trailer yesterday made me even more hyped.
That Optimus Primal is great for what he is. for $17 you get a deluxe figure with what used to be stardard articulation, back when deluxes were $17 plus you get a targetmaster animal. It's good value.
I also bought the voyager Optimus Primal and while obviously that one is better for a movie primal, I really don't feel I am getting as much with how much more it is. It isn't all that more complex. I would have liked if they at least made voyager primal able to be upright in gorilla mode as we see in the trailers since that would highlight the different chest detail, which is the only highlight of the transformation.
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Posted by william-james88 on May 2nd, 2023 @ 8:40pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on May 2nd, 2023 @ 8:40pm CDT
Hasbro literally flipped the script on the idea of one steps in the Transformers Rise of the Beasts line with the idea of "energon bands". It's a different type of transformation where elements of the toy become all loose and reconnect into the alt mode (and vice versa). While a new take on the fast conversion idea, it removes any articulation one steps may have had and adds the need to lock in, which young kids (those targeted with these) may find not as obvious. These have been out for a month in the US but have just shown up in Canadian Walmarts. For those curious about how exactly this gimmick works, we have video reviews for you below.
Re: First Look at Beast Combiner Optimus Prime and Lionblade from ROTB Line (2160665)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 3rd, 2023 @ 7:16pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 3rd, 2023 @ 7:16pm CDT
You want it? Come and get it.
Re: First Look at Beast Combiner Optimus Prime and Lionblade from ROTB Line (2160668)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 3rd, 2023 @ 8:05pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 3rd, 2023 @ 8:05pm CDT
That Optimus is way too small, and unpainted. All these molded details, wasted.
But if I find it on sale, that would be a nice repaint project.
But if I find it on sale, that would be a nice repaint project.
Re: First Look at Beast Combiner Optimus Prime and Lionblade from ROTB Line (2160677)
Posted by william-james88 on May 3rd, 2023 @ 11:18pm CDT
Funny how you are waiting for a sale while the market price for this guy is more than double. Primal is even worse. Very surprised by all this.
Posted by william-james88 on May 3rd, 2023 @ 11:18pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:That Optimus is way too small, and unpainted. All these molded details, wasted.
But if I find it on sale, that would be a nice repaint project.
Funny how you are waiting for a sale while the market price for this guy is more than double. Primal is even worse. Very surprised by all this.
Re: First Look at Beast Combiner Optimus Prime and Lionblade from ROTB Line (2160679)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 4th, 2023 @ 1:11am CDT
I'm not.
It's the "early bird scalper" syndrome as usual.
Sooner or later, those will be all over the place like a Plague of Egypt.
I'll wait.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 4th, 2023 @ 1:11am CDT
william-james88 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:That Optimus is way too small, and unpainted. All these molded details, wasted.
But if I find it on sale, that would be a nice repaint project.
Funny how you are waiting for a sale while the market price for this guy is more than double. Primal is even worse. Very surprised by all this.
I'm not.
It's the "early bird scalper" syndrome as usual.
Sooner or later, those will be all over the place like a Plague of Egypt.
I'll wait.
Re: First Look at Beast Combiner Optimus Prime and Lionblade from ROTB Line (2160685)
Posted by william-james88 on May 4th, 2023 @ 7:29am CDT
Yeah and Prime is even repacked in wave 2. I didn't think this early bird thing would affect the main line.
Posted by william-james88 on May 4th, 2023 @ 7:29am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:william-james88 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:That Optimus is way too small, and unpainted. All these molded details, wasted.
But if I find it on sale, that would be a nice repaint project.
Funny how you are waiting for a sale while the market price for this guy is more than double. Primal is even worse. Very surprised by all this.
I'm not.
It's the "early bird scalper" syndrome as usual.
Sooner or later, those will be all over the place like a Plague of Egypt.
I'll wait.
Yeah and Prime is even repacked in wave 2. I didn't think this early bird thing would affect the main line.
Re: First Look at Beast Combiner Optimus Prime and Lionblade from ROTB Line (2160705)
Posted by kurthy on May 4th, 2023 @ 4:04pm CDT
Posted by kurthy on May 4th, 2023 @ 4:04pm CDT
I like it for teaching little kids more about how to transform transformers than the regular one steps. Aligning the panels is a bigger thing than it was when I was growing up with G1. It provides a fun way to transform that's normal for a lot of transformers and at the end you smush them together. Articulation is fun for us and all, but it's not fun for the real little kids who can't get them to stand up. My 7 year old is finally starting to appreciate articulation more where previously articulation was just something that meant effort was required to keep it standing.
Worried about the rubber bands breaking down.
Worried about the rubber bands breaking down.
Re: First Look at Beast Combiner Optimus Prime and Lionblade from ROTB Line (2160707)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 4th, 2023 @ 4:24pm CDT
Worry in Vintage GI Joe, Masters of the Universe, and so many others.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 4th, 2023 @ 4:24pm CDT
kurthy wrote:Worried about the rubber bands breaking down.
Worry in Vintage GI Joe, Masters of the Universe, and so many others.
Re: First Look at Beast Combiner Optimus Prime and Lionblade from ROTB Line (2160723)
Posted by william-james88 on May 4th, 2023 @ 10:39pm CDT
The band on these toys is not rubber
Posted by william-james88 on May 4th, 2023 @ 10:39pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:kurthy wrote:Worried about the rubber bands breaking down.
Worry in Vintage GI Joe, Masters of the Universe, and so many others.
The band on these toys is not rubber
