New Galleries: Beast Hunters Predacons Rising Darksteel and Skylynx

Sky Lynx somehow looks better here than in Jon's review, but I still can't see this mold's weapon firing gimmick as anything but the "Vestigial Bike-Kibble Attack", and the choice of colors makes Sky's wheels look rusty, rendering him weaker than his mold-mates.

Unless...maybe it's a Cosmic-Rust Attack! That would actually be an appropriately intimidating power for an ancient revived monster. Sure he didn't have that in the movie, but then he didn't really have a color scheme either...

In spite of these two being showcharacters, I like them far less then Skystalker and Grimwing. They just are not accurate enough to the screen to hold my interest. Skip-a-di-do-dah.

I hate how the show went and picked the least interesting Predacon molds, then managed to make the show models even less interesting. And it's a shame they dragged Sky Lynx's name into it all, since the original Sky Lynx was one of the most interesting TFs from the original series. Bah.

Mine's bigger

Who is that gorgeous creature you have there?

Sabrblade wrote:Who is that gorgeous creature you have there?

Custom request 2.5 years in the making. With luck I'll have it by the end of the month.

Seibertron.com is pleased to add two new Transformers Prime Robots in Disguise galleries, Weaponizers Optimus Prime and Bumblebee! Each figure is approximately Leader Class size, is equipped with light and sound features, and has built in weapons that can be deployed in both robot and vehicle modes. Check out the full galleries by clicking the links and images below.

Transformers Prime: Robots In Disguise Optimus Prime








Transformers Prime: Robots In Disguise Bumblebee

At the end of the day, all I have to say.
Rumble is blue, Frenzy is gay.
And with that, I'm completely okay.

Any chance that we'll also see gallery pics of the thicker-striped variant of Weaponizers Bumblebee?

Sabrblade wrote:Any chance that we'll also see gallery pics of the thicker-striped variant of Weaponizers Bumblebee?

Probably not at this point ... I didn't know there was a variant and I'm not paying more than the $20 I saw these things going for. If you see one on eBay for $25 shipped, I'll do it.

I like these two toys. I bought 'em both and have no regrets.

Seibertron wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:Any chance that we'll also see gallery pics of the thicker-striped variant of Weaponizers Bumblebee?

Probably not at this point ... I didn't know there was a variant and I'm not paying more than the $20 I saw these things going for. If you see one on eBay for $25 shipped, I'll do it.

This thicker stripe variant is the one we got here in the UK. Well, it's what was on the shelves when I bought him at least I wasn't aware there was more than one version either.

Up next in the galleries of Seibertron, we have a couple of Bumblebees and these guys came here to chew bubblegum and hunt Predacons...and they are all out of bubblegum. From Takara Tomy comes Transformers Go! Hunter Bumblebee while Nova Blast Bumblebee hails from Target's exclusive Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Predacons Rising subline. Both of these figures are redecos of the original Beast Hunters Bumblebee.

Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Nova Blast Bumblebee










Transformers Go! Hunter Bumblebee

So...Hunter BB is just the Hasbro figure w/o the silver paint on the hood vents. Wow, Takara, I'm impressed......NOT!

Seriously now Bumblebee, go away.

That said, the hunter mold does look good. Shame a new Decepticon character and deco wasn't made for it instead. That would work.

Manterax Prime wrote:So...Hunter BB is just the Hasbro figure w/o the silver paint on the hood vents. Wow, Takara, I'm impressed......NOT!

It also is a darker shade of yellow, doesn't have the red swirls in his yellow plastic like the Hasbro version, and has sparkly black paint on his spoiler instead of a flat black paint. It's a minor variant but a variant nonetheless. Predaking and Hunter Bumblebee have the most minor differences of the entire Go! line.

Seibertron wrote:

Manterax Prime wrote:So...Hunter BB is just the Hasbro figure w/o the silver paint on the hood vents. Wow, Takara, I'm impressed......NOT!

It also is a darker shade of yellow, doesn't have the red swirls in his yellow plastic like the Hasbro version, and has sparkly black paint on his spoiler instead of a flat black paint. It's a minor variant but a variant nonetheless. Predaking and Hunter Bumblebee have the most minor differences of the entire Go! line.

The missiles also look a ta brighter, as do the headlights.

But, yeah, Hunter Bumblebee's differences are so subtle as to be virtually unnoticeable by the naked eye.

At least Dragotron has the virtue of possibly being a different character from Predaking.

Sabrblade wrote:

Seibertron wrote:

Manterax Prime wrote:So...Hunter BB is just the Hasbro figure w/o the silver paint on the hood vents. Wow, Takara, I'm impressed......NOT!

It also is a darker shade of yellow, doesn't have the red swirls in his yellow plastic like the Hasbro version, and has sparkly black paint on his spoiler instead of a flat black paint. It's a minor variant but a variant nonetheless. Predaking and Hunter Bumblebee have the most minor differences of the entire Go! line.

The missiles also look a ta brighter, as do the headlights.

But, yeah, Hunter Bumblebee's differences are so subtle as to be virtually unnoticeable by the naked eye.

At least Dragotron has the virtue of possibly being a different character from Predaking.

Or perhaps the original guy, since Predaking is a clone after all.

I've seen both variants for sale at my stores down here in the Sunshine State, sometimes even right next to each other on the same shelf.

RAcast wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:At least Dragotron has the virtue of possibly being a different character from Predaking.

Or perhaps the original guy, since Predaking is a clone after all.

Dragotron was created by Shockwave.

Sabrblade wrote:

RAcast wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:At least Dragotron has the virtue of possibly being a different character from Predaking.

Or perhaps the original guy, since Predaking is a clone after all.

Dragotron was created by Shockwave.

Or not! My bad.

RAcast wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

RAcast wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:At least Dragotron has the virtue of possibly being a different character from Predaking.

Or perhaps the original guy, since Predaking is a clone after all.

Dragotron was created by Shockwave.

Or not! My bad.

Full explanation on Dragotron here - http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/viewtopic.php?t=96852#p1521583

Near full info (I'm still working on it) on Go! in general here - http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/the-official-sanjou-gattai-transformers-go-discussion-thread-p1513048.php

Seibertron.com is pleased to add a few additional entries to our Transformers Prime galleries. This time the spotlight falls on BigBadToyStore Dark Energon Exclusives. The set is comprised of:

• Voyager Optimus Prime
• Voyager Megatron
• Deluxe Wheeljack
• Deluxe Bumblebee
• Deluxe Starscream
• Deluxe Knock Out

Each figure is a translucent redeco of the respective character's Transformers Prime: Robots in Disguise toy with the exception of Starscream who reuses his popular Transformers Prime: First Edition mold. Optimus Prime also features a new open face plate head mold. Enjoy the full high quality galleries of each figure by clicking the images and links below:

Transformers Prime: Robots In Disguise Dark Energon Megatron






Transformers Prime: Robots In Disguise Dark Energon Optimus Prime






Transformers Prime: Robots In Disguise Dark Energon Knock Out






Transformers Prime: Robots In Disguise Dark Energon Wheeljack






Transformers Prime: Robots In Disguise Dark Energon Starscream






Transformers Prime: Robots In Disguise Dark Energon Bumblebee

Thanks for getting these posted El Duque! Those were my Toy Fair weekend travel galleries.

Up next: Takara Tomy Generations Legends!

I think I've finally figured out why Wheeljack's blue. I'm guessing he's supposed to be an homage to his Shattered Glass self.

KirbyForce1 wrote:I think I've finally figured out why Wheeljack's blue. I'm guessing he's supposed to be an homage to his Shattered Glass self.

He's an homage to G1 Slicer, who was used as a template for SG Wheeljack. As such, BotCon 2010 Slice (made from the G1 Wheeljack homaging Energon Downshift) was made to double as both:



G1 Slice on the left, BotCon 2010 Decepticon Slice on the right.

As for the rest: Bumblebee is Goldbug, Starscream is Skywarp, and Knock Out references the G1 Constructicons, the closest thing the G1 'Cons had for medics (especially Hook).

KirbyForce1 wrote:I think I've finally figured out why Wheeljack's blue. I'm guessing he's supposed to be an homage to his Shattered Glass self.

Dark Energon Wheeljack and Shattered Glass Wheeljack are both homages to Action Master Slicer, a Decepticon repaint of Action Master Wheeljack.



Which reminds me that I need to get around to finishing up the European Action Master exclusives at some point.

Seibertron.com is proud to present yet another installation of its world famous and viewed galleries. This time, it's time to scale down and take a look at Takara's blend of the BotShots and Transformers Go! lines: check out below the galleries for the Go! BeCool Samurai Kenzan, Ganoh and Jinbu! Each one is also made up of two previously released figures: Jinbu has the vehicle mode of Starscream but the head and chest from Powerglide; Kenzan uses the Barricade/Prowl mold but uses the hood/bumper from Mirage; Ganoh uses the vehicle mode of Sentinel Prime but the head and chest from Brawl. Additional Transformers Go! galleries are on their way, so make sure you check back throughout this week for more.


Transformers Go! Kenzan














Transformers Go! Ganoh






Transformers Go! Jinbu

It was fun hopping back on the Bot Shots bandwagon for these little guys. I forgot how much fun they were (and how easy it is to plow through their galleries). Bummer that they're a thing of the past now. Lots of potential with that line.

I dunno why, but always liked when "one-off" characters appear in side lines like these. I guess in a weird way it makes them seem more valid as TF characters, like they belong to ALL Transformer lines instead of just their original, obscure Japan-only miniseries. If that makes any sense.
... or maybe it's just "hey I don't have to pay that much to get the new character!"

In a similar vein I kinda hope Windblade gets a second toy somewhere. A Kreon or Construct-Bot or whatever.

These are so awesome. I didn't even know they existed

We've seen them in their BotShot (or BeCool, rather) forms, but it's now time to take a look at the full sized samurai team! Seibertron.com is proud to present three new installments in its highly detailed galleries, featuring the Takara Transformers Go! Swordbot Samurai Team Kenzan, Ganoh and Jinbu, and their Micron partners! Click on any of the images below to view the whole gallery, each of which includes the combined form out of the three variations featuring the 'top' robot.


Transformers Go! Kenzan


















Transformers Go! Ganoh










Transformers Go! Jinbu












Transformers Go! Zan




Transformers Go! Gan




Transformers Go! Jin

Amelie wrote:These look like fun toys. Ryan - after having these in hand, are they a lot better than originally thought?

Yes and no. I liked the individual robots more than I thought I would and the odd upper leg/lower torso areas didn't bother me quite as much once I had them in hand. Prior to owning them, I thought the pay off with these would be the combined modes which I found to be very disappointing. They stay together fairly well, but the limited poseability and frustrating combined mode transformations with Japanese instructions made the combined modes not enjoyable to me. The inability to turn the heads of the combined mode also was a big disappointment (though I knew this going in).

While I didn't put batteries in my figures, I was very impressed by the electronics of these guys from the YouTube videos that I watched. Very elaborate. Almost too much so for what these figures were.

They're some of my least favorite figures from the Transformers line. I would love to know more about the origins of these toys. As we've discussed on the Seibertron.com podcast, it seems like these figures were intended for another transforming toy line such as Brave. It is very obvious that a designer spent a crazy amount of time working on these but unfortunately they just didn't turn out that great in the end.

Ultimately, I'm just bummed that this is the best that they can come up with for Combiners. I don't understand why Combiners are such a difficult concept for Hasbro and Takara these days. Pretty much everything 1992 and on has been a disappointment for combiners.

I feel it should be pointed out that, in the show at least, the combined weapon made by Kenzan's swords, Jinbu's longsword, and Ganoh's spear is only used by GoGanoh. GoKenzan uses Kenzan's two swords while GoJinbu uses Jinbu's longsword.

Sabrblade wrote:I feel it should be pointed out that, in the show at least, the combined weapon made by Kenzan's swords, Jinbu's longsword, and Ganoh's spear is only used by GoGanoh. GoKenzan uses Kenzan's two swords while GoJinbu uses Jinbu's longsword.

I feel it should be pointed out that that's not what the instructions show. They show all 3 using the combined weapon. I added Kenzan's swords to the combined weapon just because I thought it looked cool.

Seibertron wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:I feel it should be pointed out that, in the show at least, the combined weapon made by Kenzan's swords, Jinbu's longsword, and Ganoh's spear is only used by GoGanoh. GoKenzan uses Kenzan's two swords while GoJinbu uses Jinbu's longsword.

I feel it should be pointed out that that's not what the instructions show. They show all 3 using the combined weapon. I added Kenzan's swords to the combined weapon just because I thought it looked cool.

Interesting. Guess the show makers decided to do their own thing.

Now I wonder why they chose GoGanoh to be the lucky one of the three who got the special weapon.

Sabrblade wrote:Now I wonder why they chose GoGanoh to be the lucky one of the three who got the special weapon.

Maybe because Ganoh and GoGanoh are, in my opinion, the best of all of these figures.

Ganoh has the most traditional looking robot mode with the upper legs, kind of reminds me of a Bulkhead type figure. GoGanoh is also probably one of the best of the combiners as well.

Seibertron wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:Now I wonder why they chose GoGanoh to be the lucky one of the three who got the special weapon.

Maybe because Ganoh and GoGanoh are, in my opinion, the best of all of these figures.

Ganoh has the most traditional looking robot mode with the upper legs, kind of reminds me of a Bulkhead type figure. GoGanoh is also probably one of the best of the combiners as well.

Go Ganouh is the best of the 3 for look, except the spindly legs. For a really awesome combiner you need Ganoh as the top and the legs

How was GoGanoh for posing leg wise? The articulation is there, but I can't get him to stand at all...the joints in Jinbu are just so loose on mine he falls over due to the legs just turning and sprawling all over the place Also, non of my combined modes can hold the weight of the shield because the arm joints are loose.

Also, the instructions show kenzan's weapons as part of the combined weapon. Although it feels quite clumsy. Honestly I wish Kenzan's swords were a lot bigger, too.

i really like these. they look like so much fun. I need to order. Wonder if Hasbro will bring them here to the US?

ZarenPRIME wrote:I need to order. Wonder if Hasbro will bring them here to the US?

Most unlikely.

Ah, Officer Barbrady, Jimbo, and Hot Spice. We meet again.

The galleries seem to do them more justice than every other time I've seen them. Their combined modes still look disproportional.

The line is hit or miss, but I really like it as a whole. Of the seven Autobots I'd probably put Ganoh as #1, but Optimus Exprime would be a close #2 (no potty jokes, please ). His train and bot modes are good, and if you ignore the instructions you can make a very good dragon mode out of him. The bottom of the list would be Sensuimaru. His bot mode is the worst (which is really saying something), his shark mode is like a sub shaped like a shard rather than a robot shark (the other two aren't a tank shaped like a lion or a jet shaped like a bird), and GoSensui has really weird forearms.

If I were to rank them It's probably be:

1) Ganoh
2) Optimus Exprime
3) Hishoumaru
4) Gekisoumaru
5) Kenzan
6) Jinbu
7) Sensuimaru

All of the Predacons are awesome, though.

Emerje

As I resist the urge to make a joke along the lines of 'How to train your dragon', Seibertron.com is proud to present another Takara Transformers Go! gallery - get your triplechanging goodness in the images below, click on any of them to view the full galleries to check out the Micron Ex and Optimus ExPrime in all their garish glory!


Transformers Go! Optimus ExPrime






















Transformers Go! Ex

I still think those Go! Combiners look really good. I even like the weird Prime. I'd have them all at Hasbro prices, sadly with the cancellation of the 3-packs I had to pass on them.

Va'al wrote:As I resist the urge to make a joke along the lines of 'How to train your dragon'...

Oye vey

I'm just in love with that toy, I'll probably never get a proper chance to get him.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Va'al wrote:As I resist the urge to make a joke along the lines of 'How to train your dragon'...

Oye vey

If you think that's bad, you should see our staff emails. The puns are endless. For example, when we were doing our Toy Fair coverage... "Toy Far CoverAge (of Extinction)".

TILL ALL ARE PUN.

Va'al wrote:TILL ALL ARE PUN.

Hahaha that's so punny! Anyhoo back on topic, I'm not optimus about this ex line. They just look like a horrible mechs! Sorry to be a negatron...

Any more puns and you can consider yourself Sharkticon food.

Anyway, nice fan-made dragon mode sir. Works better than the official one.