New Galleries: Robots In Disguise Legion Grimlock and Sideswipe plus 3-Step Optimus

great galleries (as usual).. seriously.. i don't think you get thanked enough for how wonderful your galleries are. they're the greatest service you provide this fanbase. truly fantastic.

anyways.. if i had grown up with these as a kid.. there's no way i'd be collecting them now as an adult.

TimothyR wrote:anyways.. if i had grown up with these as a kid.. there's no way i'd be collecting them now as an adult.

Sadly, this is true.

RhA wrote:

TimothyR wrote:anyways.. if i had grown up with these as a kid.. there's no way i'd be collecting them now as an adult.

Sadly, this is true.

I bet if they repaint that grimlock as G1 will sell more and faster... G1 is still all they have.

BERSEKAEL wrote:

RhA wrote:

TimothyR wrote:anyways.. if i had grown up with these as a kid.. there's no way i'd be collecting them now as an adult.

Sadly, this is true.

I bet if they repaint that grimlock as G1 will sell more and faster... G1 is still all they have.

G1 isn't the only thing that got fans on this site and there are heaps of people who don't like it at all. But it's just that all these 1- 2- 3 step magic toys aren't exactly thrilling stuff. Sure we had simple toys back when, but at least those where new characters. These days there must not only be an Optimus for each line, but also for each gimmick. It just dulls everything down to a game of Optimus, Bumblebee and a handfull of characters who happen to be the main cast. It's hard to see myself getting nostalgic over the 2015 RID lineup in 10 years.

RhA wrote:

BERSEKAEL wrote:

RhA wrote:

TimothyR wrote:anyways.. if i had grown up with these as a kid.. there's no way i'd be collecting them now as an adult.

Sadly, this is true.

I bet if they repaint that grimlock as G1 will sell more and faster... G1 is still all they have.

G1 isn't the only thing that got fans on this site and there are heaps of people who don't like it at all. But it's just that all these 1- 2- 3 step magic toys aren't exactly thrilling stuff. Sure we had simple toys back when, but at least those where new characters. These days there must not only be an Optimus for each line, but also for each gimmick. It just dulls everything down to a game of Optimus, Bumblebee and a handfull of characters who happen to be the main cast. It's hard to see myself getting nostalgic over the 2015 RID lineup in 10 years.

for me, it's not about them being G1 characters or not. it's that they're just not very good toys.. they're unfathomably cheap, they're too simple.. and not only that, but their simplicity isn't even fluid, it's annoying.

G1 toys felt like they had some gravitas. they just seemed special when i was a kid. they had metal, they looked like real cars, they were fairly well detailed, and they were fun. these don't strike me as any of that.

these one step changers for instance just seem like a toy that i would've enjoyed for a day or two changing it back and forth, then i probably would've lost it or moved on to the next toy.

as a kid i LOVED puzzles and i LOVED transformers because they were 3D puzzles.. each one was a different character that i could watch on tv. these new figures aren't puzzles, they'v been dumbed down to the point that it loses that special thing that made them so interesting to me.

lastly, on an unrelated note.. my favorite more recent cartoon was most definitely the star wars clone wars series.. i loved that show and i loved the toys as well. some of them were missing some joints, but a lot of them had decent articulation, accessories, and gorgeous sculpts. and hell, the show lasted for 5 seasons, 6 if you could the season on DVD. i wish transformers had something like that. it was both a little serious and a little kid friendly. there were tons of characters which lead to a ton of really cool toys. they didn't just focus on one group of good guys throughout the entire series. they made the universe feel large, and you got to know every character that they focused on a little better. it was really great. the stories were cool, it looked wonderful, and it lasted longer than any transformers show that i can recall from recent memory so it had to do something right.

anyways... i just wish these toys were more special.

is it me or does side-swipes alt mode resemble a Countach a tad bit but with extra spikes

Autobot tap out wrote:is it me or does side-swipes alt mode resemble a Countach a tad bit but with extra spikes

I totally thought that. I actually thought he was supposed to be a stylized lamborghini, along the lines of Cybertron Hotshot but in a totally different direction.

Lately it seems like we've been getting Grimlock in every color but G2 blue. *sigh*

Noideaforaname wrote:Lately it seems like we've been getting Grimlock in every color but G2 blue. *sigh*

maybe fun pub will listen and you will have a new Birthday present in subscription service 4.0 for G2 grimlock

william-james88 wrote:

Autobot tap out wrote:is it me or does side-swipes alt mode resemble a Countach a tad bit but with extra spikes

I totally thought that. I actually thought he was supposed to be a stylized lamborghini, along the lines of Cybertron Hotshot but in a totally different direction.

The front grill looks like a stylized Mustang- is it just me?

Metro Prime wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Autobot tap out wrote:is it me or does side-swipes alt mode resemble a Countach a tad bit but with extra spikes

I totally thought that. I actually thought he was supposed to be a stylized lamborghini, along the lines of Cybertron Hotshot but in a totally different direction.

The front grill looks like a stylized Mustang- is it just me?

Well, not to pay any licensing, hasbro usually combines cues from a few cars together to simultaneously make it look familiar while copying an exact make. One of my favourite examples was Prime Cliffjumper who was like a combination of the Plymouth Barracuda and a 1970's Dodge Challenger.

Another day, another gallery update! Today's subjects come from the upcoming Robots in Disguise (2015) Warrior-class range, Drift and Optimus Prime!

Drift takes after his appearance in last year's blockbuster Age of Extinction, taking on the form of an orange futuristic sports car that converts into the most honorable of robo-samurais, giving Bludgeon a run for his money! Of note, the Drift featured in these galleries has a small touch-up on his face, his whiskers being Sharpie'd black for a more accurate look.

Optimus Prime transforms not only into a truck (as always), but pulls a Motormaster and transforms into the truck and trailer! His weapon of choice in his robot mode is his mighty axe which seems to be an homage to his War for Cybertron incarnation.

To be taken to each figure's full gallery, click either their links or the images themselves to be taken to them!

Transformers: Robots In Disguise (2015) Drift














Transformers: Robots In Disguise (2015) Optimus Prime

I like that Optimus.

so tiny.

some ankle joints would've been great.. too bad hasbro doesn't care about producing a quality product anymore.

I actually dig the legions figures, and I'm happy to see their return! They are cheap, and small, which is about all I can handle at this point. And they are still more advanced than those old 80s minibots.

TimothyR wrote:so tiny.

some ankle joints would've been great.. too bad hasbro doesn't care about producing a quality product anymore.

It's not like the amount of plastic is decreasing or anything.

mirageandjazz1197 wrote:

TimothyR wrote:so tiny.

some ankle joints would've been great.. too bad hasbro doesn't care about producing a quality product anymore.

It's not like the amount of plastic is decreasing or anything.

It's all going towards the awesomeness of Alpha Bravo.

Va'al wrote:

mirageandjazz1197 wrote:

TimothyR wrote:so tiny.

some ankle joints would've been great.. too bad hasbro doesn't care about producing a quality product anymore.

It's not like the amount of plastic is decreasing or anything.

It's all going towards the awesomeness of Alpha Bravo.

They should save some and make some Barrel Roll



Honestly I would make a custom if i knew how to paint.

TimothyR wrote:so tiny.

some ankle joints would've been great.. too bad hasbro doesn't care about producing a quality product anymore.

No ankle tilt = bad quality product? What?

Metro Prime wrote:

TimothyR wrote:so tiny.

some ankle joints would've been great.. too bad hasbro doesn't care about producing a quality product anymore.

No ankle tilt = bad quality product? What?

Yah, I don't think that's fair since ankle tilts are a relatively newer feature to mainline Transformers toys. It's also a feature that I don't think makes or breaks a toy. It is a nice feature, sure, but hardly necessary on a regular retail figure.

Drift is a great figure. He shares some similar transformations with Bumblebee.

Optimus looks good but there's something off with his arms. They're a little too short and the lack of a shoulder ball joint or something to give it proper rotation kind of is a bother. It could also use some paint apps. Maybe a little yellow for detailing on the legs? The overall sculpt is great though.

I look forward to a Voyager Class version of Optimus Prime. Hopefully we get one of him and Grimlock, though I'm a little concerned that we aren't getting Voyagers in this line ... but hopefully that will be resolved in 5 days at Toy Fair.

Seibertron wrote:Optimus looks good but there's something off with his arms. They're a little too short and the lack of a shoulder ball joint or something to give it proper rotation kind of is a bother. It could also use some paint apps. Maybe a little yellow for detailing on the legs? The overall sculpt is great though.

This mod might help:



BTW could you, or somebody else, post a comparison of RID15 Prime with Generations Arcee? I just want a height check before I buy the guy.

Hey, Optimus has a miniture version of his WFC axe. Never noticed that before.

Kay, so, Drift kicks all sorts of ass. Some slight touch ups and BAM! He'll be perfect.

Optimus; meh.

meh

maybe they will appeal to me when i see em in person, but as of now def not interested

The galleries of Seibertron focuses its lens on the 2nd wave of Transformers Robots In Disguise One-Step Changers. This wave consists of Fixit, Grimlock and Steeljaw. As with all One-Step figures, these guys transforms with one step. Currently this is the only Fixit figure available however there is a Legion Class figure available soon in wave 3. Click here to see all Robots In Disguise galleries. As always click the images below to see the full galleries.

Transformers: Robots In Disguise (2015) Fixit








Transformers: Robots In Disguise (2015) Steeljaw










Transformers: Robots In Disguise (2015) Grimlock

I still dont get why Steeljaw has a regular jaw in the artwork but all the toys have a dog snout ?

Rated X wrote:I still dont get why Steeljaw has a regular jaw in the artwork but all the toys have a dog snout ?

He does have a dog snout in the artwork. It's just that that particular angle of the artwork gives a bad impression of his snout. Compare to other shots of him from the show:






It also doesn't help that all of Steeljaw's toys are lacking in paint apps on his face. Compare the face of the official Hasbro deco (left) to the face of this fan custom (right):

Sabrblade wrote:

That custom is blindingly awesome! If the retail version looked like that I'd possibly want one!

As for Fixit, I may just buy him. He's the only character I like after seeing the first 3 eps the weekend, and he works as a 1 step. He reminds me of the human friendly sidekick robots from 80's shows Like Goshogun or that little egg like dude from M.A.S.K (forget his name) I'm not saying characters like that are necessary but he is a little nostalgic. He may look good with the Masterpiece human figures. Or maybe Human alliance figures are a better size.

hinomars19 wrote:As for Fixit, I may just buy him. He's the only character I like after seeing the first 3 eps the weekend,

Keep going. We're up to episode 7 as of this typing.

Rated X wrote:I still dont get why Steeljaw has a regular jaw in the artwork but all the toys have a dog snout ?

I'm agreeing with you on this. The first time I saw Steeljaw in the cartoon, the wolf-motif to me felt more like Native American wolf-skin helmet. At worst, the Wolf-snout on him is more a nose guard; the face itself is relatively flat and the wolf's "snout" is nose, not actual mouth. where as the the toy has the wolf snout pointed out and part of the robot mode mouth more pronoucedly than does the cartoon.

Sabrblade wrote:

hinomars19 wrote:As for Fixit, I may just buy him. He's the only character I like after seeing the first 3 eps the weekend,

Keep going. We're up to episode 7 as of this typing.

Well, it officially aired on CN over here this weekend, so to support that I'm going to watch it on TV rather than online. This weekend will be eps 4 and 5. Hopefully it won't do what Prime did and take too long to continue future seasons. I watched half of season 1 of Prime on CN, but got tired of waiting for the second half whilst the entire internet spoiled Unicron...so I watched the rest first online.

Not sure if I can really take to this show or the toys. I keep looking at Warrior Strongarm...but that price when I know CW is on the shelf isn't appealing. I'm considering warrior Prime, since I like collecting leaders at deluxe size, but again price versus product doesn't seem to balance with this RID stuff. £16.99 for that Prime doesn't feel anywhere near worth it. If they were £9.99 then maybe. But when the legion is £7 I think they've lost me on this one.
Without wanting to start a negatively toned debate, I don't feel they are working to their cause with Strongarm's character. They are pushing for positive Female types in Transformers, but I'm still seeing the tired archetypes; Prime Arcee had to prove she was as good as the males by being tough as nails and hardcore, and now Strongarm is the slightly dizzy over eager fan girl for the famous Bumblebee. Her design is good, very good. Her toy is probably my favourite of the line and the only warrior I'm serious about considering but...meh, I dunno. She isn't what I was hoping for character wise I guess.She could've been interesting, something different, y'know?

hinomars19 wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

hinomars19 wrote:As for Fixit, I may just buy him. He's the only character I like after seeing the first 3 eps the weekend,

Keep going. We're up to episode 7 as of this typing.

Well, it officially aired on CN over here this weekend, so to support that I'm going to watch it on TV rather than online. This weekend will be eps 4 and 5. Hopefully it won't do what Prime did and take too long to continue future seasons. I watched half of season 1 of Prime on CN, but got tired of waiting for the second half whilst the entire internet spoiled Unicron...so I watched the rest first online.

Not sure if I can really take to this show or the toys. I keep looking at Warrior Strongarm...but that price when I know CW is on the shelf isn't appealing. I'm considering warrior Prime, since I like collecting leaders at deluxe size, but again price versus product doesn't seem to balance with this RID stuff. £16.99 for that Prime doesn't feel anywhere near worth it. If they were £9.99 then maybe. But when the legion is £7 I think they've lost me on this one.
Without wanting to start a negatively toned debate, I don't feel they are working to their cause with Strongarm's character. They are pushing for positive Female types in Transformers, but I'm still seeing the tired archetypes; Prime Arcee had to prove she was as good as the males by being tough as nails and hardcore, and now Strongarm is the slightly dizzy over eager fan girl for the famous Bumblebee. Her design is good, very good. Her toy is probably my favourite of the line and the only warrior I'm serious about considering but...meh, I dunno. She isn't what I was hoping for character wise I guess.She could've been interesting, something different, y'know?

All I will say about Strongarm without spoiling later episodes is that we see more sides of Strongarm in episodes after the third one.

I truly don't get it. Hasbro molded in all of the details necessary to replicate the on screen deco, but the toys have hardly any paint, or at least not enough to stand out like the show and customs do. Why go to so much effort only to half ass it in the end?

And another thing I don't get? I actually prefer Hasbro's plain decos, the painted details and "lights" kinda drive me batty, tbh.

Autobot032 wrote:I truly don't get it. Hasbro molded in all of the details necessary to replicate the on screen deco, but the toys have hardly any paint, or at least not enough to stand out like the show and customs do. Why go to so much effort only to half ass it in the end?

And another thing I don't get? I actually prefer Hasbro's plain decos, the painted details and "lights" kinda drive me batty, tbh.

There's such a thing as being "over" detailed. That may be what's getting you. And to your first question, I would bet that the guy designing the figure doesn't know what the Paint department is gonna do, so he gives them everything and hopes for the best. Or, he just likes his job.

Seibertron.com is proud to bring you another exclusive gallery featuring Transformers Adventures TAV13 Nemesis Prime! This figure was recently released in Japan alongside TAV-14 Ultra Magnus and is the "evil" version of (our Stateside released) Robots In Disguise: Warrior Class Optimus Prime.

We invite you stick around and browse our Galleries, join the Conversations, and keep up to date with all your Transformers News at Seibertron.com!

Transformers Adventures Nemesis Prime

The coloring really makes this mold work well in a menacing way.

Black Bumblebee wrote:The coloring really makes this mold work well in a menacing way.

I'll say! I recently got RID Warrior Prime and was kinda let down. I was regretting the preorder I had for Nemmy here, but after all the in hand pics I've seen I no longer care. Black suits this mold so well I can forgive any shortcomings it has.

It's very pretty.

Am I the only one who wants this for TFA Scourge?

Seibertron has been hard at work to bring you new galleries today, first of Transformers Adventures TAV-13 Nemesis Prime and now TAV-14 Ultra Magnus! The figure originates from the Transformers Prime Beast Hunters line, but sports a brand new paint scheme to dazzle the eyes.

We invite you take a closer look at this fella and stick around to browse our Galleries, join the Conversations, and keep up to date with all your Transformers News at Seibertron.com!

Transformers Adventures Ultra Magnus

Really nice, it's a shame he's 12 months to late.

When was the last time Hasbro made a Scourge/Nemesis Prime? I always like the color scheme, but it seems we only get it via a Kreon or a Club exclusive or everywhere BUT the mainlines...

Noideaforaname wrote:When was the last time Hasbro made a Scourge/Nemesis Prime? I always like the color scheme, but it seems we only get it via a Kreon or a Club exclusive or everywhere BUT the mainlines...

There was the Generations Thrilling 30 Legends class Nemesis Prime and Spinister 2-pack from last year.

How the heck did I forget that one?

Sabrblade wrote:

Noideaforaname wrote:When was the last time Hasbro made a Scourge/Nemesis Prime? I always like the color scheme, but it seems we only get it via a Kreon or a Club exclusive or everywhere BUT the mainlines...

There was the Generations Thrilling 30 Legends class Nemesis Prime and Spinister 2-pack from last year.

Bought it, gave Spinister and gun to Tfss Scourge, stuffed Nemmy in storage

To start a new weekend, and a new set of galleries for a while, Seibertron.com focuses on the toyline for Transformers: Robots in Disguise, as we explore the recent offerings of the animated TV show in plastic form - despite their limited articulation, in some cases.

The first new addition is Three-Step Changer - or Hyperchange Hero - Steeljaw, self-appointed leader of the Decepticon pack of fugitives, and the latest iteration of the character across different classes. You can find the Warrior class gallery here, the One-Step changer here, Legion class over here and the Tiny Titan here. Click on any image below to view the full gallery, as usual!

Transformers: Robots In Disguise (2015) Steeljaw

Seibertron.com is proud to bring you some new galleries, featuring Robots In Disguise 1-Steps Night Ops Bumblebee, Ninja Mode Sideswipe, Thunderhoof, Fracture, and Drift! The Ninja's and Night Ops were first seen in the Transformers: Robots in Disguise Game App, while the other three are brand new and is the first Thunderhoof and Fracture cast in (transformable) plastic. See them below, and stay tuned to Seibertron.com for the best galleries around!

Transformers: Robots In Disguise (2015) Ninja Mode Sideswipe




Transformers: Robots In Disguise (2015) Night Ops Bumblebee




Transformers: Robots In Disguise (2015) Thunderhoof




Transformers: Robots In Disguise (2015) Fracture




Transformers: Robots In Disguise (2015) Drift

Seibertron is excited to add to our ever expanding Gallery Section: Robots In Disguise Legion Class Fixit and Underbite! The pair of these (as you'll see in the galleries) have already been released as 1-Step Changers, but some might find these more pleasing given the scale. See these fun little fellas below, and join us for a chat in the Energon Pub. There's lots to do at Seibertron.com!

Transformers: Robots In Disguise (2015) Fixit












Transformers: Robots In Disguise (2015) Underbite

Out of all the crummy/underwhelming/lackluster/let down figures I've seen from this toyline so far, the legion class figures are the only one that look like they are severely hampered in any way other than their size. I might actually contemplate getting Legion Fixit. Shame about the Decepticons of this show too. Quite a number had cool designs and they will most likely not even get decent toys.

Slashercon wrote:Out of all the crummy/underwhelming/lackluster/let down figures I've seen from this toyline so far, the legion class figures are the only one that look like they are severely hampered in any way other than their size. I might actually contemplate getting Legion Fixit. Shame about the Decepticons of this show too. Quite a number had cool designs and they will most likely not even get decent toys.

I have Legion Fixit, and he's a goofy fun little figure. But I honestly suggest giving the Warrior Class figures a whirl. Bumblebee and Drift are good starts