New Text Review of Transformers Studio Series Deluxe Class DotM Leadfoot
Monday, August 24th, 2020 2:06PM CDT
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Notirishman wrote:
ello, I found the john dimaggio meaty robot from dotm, aka, #transformers Leadfoot! outta the box, there are only plastic strings holding down the missiles! also, the instructions have these pointless steps for prepping the robot but don't mention having to extend the hips out
robot looks good! though, the articulation is iffy and the legs look bland. the biggest issues are these missiles, they plug in the armpit to fill in the void, but barely stay on and also restrict the should movement. another issue is the shoulders not plugging to the chest
the car mode looks great though! not perfect though, the missiles look tacked on and the machine guns fall off when you breathe on em. still, great car mode, and overall, not a bad toy! I love the lil steeljaw statue too
OH couple more things. the car doesn't roll too well. steeljaw has no joints but he does have these two tabs on his bum end. so yeah, the toy isn't bad, but the eh articulation, gaps, bland areas that need paint, and other mentioned problems drag the toy down a few notches
Leadfoot is exclusive to Target stores in America, because of the branding used as part of his paint job.
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Posted by First-Aid on August 24th, 2020 @ 6:02pm CDT
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 24th, 2020 @ 7:05pm CDT
We got pants!
We got the beast in all his glory!
Roars in triumph
Beast mode
This guy is so badass. Putting him together was a lot of fun, and the final product is pure joy. He is fantastic! I am so so sooooooooooooooo pleased!
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 24th, 2020 @ 7:14pm CDT
Now I NEED this. I'll have to wait for the boxset to come out.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 24th, 2020 @ 7:19pm CDT
Posted by Hellscream9999 on August 24th, 2020 @ 7:21pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:This guy is so badass. Putting him together was a lot of fun, and the final product is pure joy. He is fantastic! I am so so sooooooooooooooo pleased!
Truly John Warden's magnum opus
Just got my overload today, and I love him, devs is a beast, truly worth the year and a half long wait
Posted by Tuned Agent on August 24th, 2020 @ 7:25pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 24th, 2020 @ 7:33pm CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:Just got my overload today, and I love him, devs is a beast, truly worth the year and a half long wait
He is so worth the wait.
and I am more than happy to be getting a 2nd Overload, he is worth having an individual figure of, same with Rampage once Skipjack arrives
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 24th, 2020 @ 7:49pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:Just got my overload today, and I love him, devs is a beast, truly worth the year and a half long wait
He is so worth the wait.
and I am more than happy to be getting a 2nd Overload, he is worth having an individual figure of, same with Rampage once Skipjack arrives
Why not getting doubles of EVERYTHING?
Then try to combine all 16 figures into an Eldrich abomination!
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 24th, 2020 @ 7:55pm CDT
Posted by Deadput on August 24th, 2020 @ 8:12pm CDT
But Devastator and the Constructicons are making a strong argument to get just due to how awesome they all look, both combined and separated.
Gonna be expensive though
Posted by Autobot Roadburn on August 24th, 2020 @ 9:21pm CDT
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on August 25th, 2020 @ 12:21am CDT
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on August 25th, 2020 @ 3:17am CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:The Bee and the Beast
Some awesome, awesome pics. I cannot wait for my own Overload. I got him pre-ordered from Pulse, but thinking any other place he pops up before is getting my money.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 25th, 2020 @ 6:38am CDT
Autobot Roadburn wrote:Holy crap, my luck is on a roll! Ran to Target after work and there was a single Leadfoot left on the shelf! Such a relief to find him too after that horrible preorder debacle.
Very nice! I'm keeping a close eye on my Target for him!
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on August 25th, 2020 @ 7:46am CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:The Bee and the Beast
Great picture! Reminds me of the Devastator boss fight in the ROTF game.
I was planning on going out to Target this sunday for the Galaxy's Edge stuff, I'll keep an eye out for Leadfoot too!
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 25th, 2020 @ 4:36pm CDT
Posted by First-Aid on August 25th, 2020 @ 4:49pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Let there be... Devastation
Now you're just showing off and rubbing it in the faces of those who haven't gotten Overload yet...
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 25th, 2020 @ 6:22pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on August 25th, 2020 @ 7:14pm CDT
Posted by Hellscream9999 on August 25th, 2020 @ 7:16pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Anybody with the new Devastator also got the old Supreme class Devastator to take comparison pics?
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:The original and the update
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on August 26th, 2020 @ 1:19am CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Anybody with the new Devastator also got the old Supreme class Devastator to take comparison pics?D-Maximal_Primal wrote:The original and the update
It's almost ridiculous how much of an improvement he is.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 26th, 2020 @ 7:04am CDT
RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:It's almost ridiculous how much of an improvement he is.
The only thing I might say the old one had better was a larger head that opened up like the movie, but otherwise the SS one is such an outlandishly huge uptick for the character. Like this guy is incredible.
SS Devastator was well worth the price and the wait
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on August 26th, 2020 @ 2:13pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 26th, 2020 @ 2:16pm CDT
I really like how they put this all together. it's a great piece with a lot of components doing a lot of things but still being really fun
Posted by Deadput on August 26th, 2020 @ 2:18pm CDT
I think the legs and arms are interchangeable right?
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 26th, 2020 @ 2:21pm CDT
Deadput wrote:When he comes out I wanna see a variant of Devastator that replaces Long Haul with Skipjack (so both him and Rampage as legs)
I think the legs and arms are interchangeable right?
Nope, connections are different/Asymmetrical, no way to swap legs. You can only swap arms
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on August 26th, 2020 @ 3:17pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Deadput wrote:When he comes out I wanna see a variant of Devastator that replaces Long Haul with Skipjack (so both him and Rampage as legs)
I think the legs and arms are interchangeable right?
Nope, connections are different/Asymmetrical, no way to swap legs. You can only swap arms
Although, if someone had 2 Overloads, I do wonder if you could swap some parts easily enough to put 2 of the Rampage connectors on the same bot and make it work.
Posted by First-Aid on August 26th, 2020 @ 3:45pm CDT
TF-fan kev777 wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Deadput wrote:When he comes out I wanna see a variant of Devastator that replaces Long Haul with Skipjack (so both him and Rampage as legs)
I think the legs and arms are interchangeable right?
Nope, connections are different/Asymmetrical, no way to swap legs. You can only swap arms
Although, if someone had 2 Overloads, I do wonder if you could swap some parts easily enough to put 2 of the Rampage connectors on the same bot and make it work.
The Fallen: What's wrong with the big guy? Why does he keep falling over?
Megatron: Two left feet.
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on August 26th, 2020 @ 4:08pm CDT
Whereas the original Stacks looked a bit goofy, this looks badass (and goofy).
Posted by Deadput on August 26th, 2020 @ 4:18pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Deadput wrote:When he comes out I wanna see a variant of Devastator that replaces Long Haul with Skipjack (so both him and Rampage as legs)
I think the legs and arms are interchangeable right?
Nope, connections are different/Asymmetrical, no way to swap legs. You can only swap arms
Ah shame, thanks for letting me know.
Posted by I_AM... MEGATRON! on August 26th, 2020 @ 5:13pm CDT
Edit: Wow, nevermind. Dang, glad I got my confirmation email!
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 26th, 2020 @ 5:20pm CDT
TF-fan kev777 wrote:I think I might have found my new favorite bit of stupid fun. Super-Duper Gobot Stacks mode.
Whereas the original Stacks looked a bit goofy, this looks badass (and goofy).
This is so stupid and I am here for it
Posted by Sabrblade on August 26th, 2020 @ 6:51pm CDT
Ah-hyuck!TF-fan kev777 wrote:I think I might have found my new favorite bit of stupid fun. Super-Duper Gobot Stacks mode.
Whereas the original Stacks looked a bit goofy, this looks badass (and goofy).
Posted by Hellscream9999 on August 27th, 2020 @ 4:20pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 27th, 2020 @ 5:09pm CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:So, I've encountered a potential issue with devs - and I don't know if it's because I don't have his shoulder assembly transformed correctly or what - but the weight of the arms seems to be putting immense pressure on the two very small tabs that hold the shoulders up, and I'm really worried about them
I've noticed it but haven't had any issues, or any worry about weight. They're more a backup to the main joints.
Posted by Hellscream9999 on August 27th, 2020 @ 5:18pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:So, I've encountered a potential issue with devs - and I don't know if it's because I don't have his shoulder assembly transformed correctly or what - but the weight of the arms seems to be putting immense pressure on the two very small tabs that hold the shoulders up, and I'm really worried about them
I've noticed it but haven't had any issues, or any worry about weight. They're more a backup to the main joints.
I was talking about the tab that connects the shoulder to the arm under the tires on his back, the left arm especially seems to be wrenching it forward
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 27th, 2020 @ 5:31pm CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:So, I've encountered a potential issue with devs - and I don't know if it's because I don't have his shoulder assembly transformed correctly or what - but the weight of the arms seems to be putting immense pressure on the two very small tabs that hold the shoulders up, and I'm really worried about them
I've noticed it but haven't had any issues, or any worry about weight. They're more a backup to the main joints.
I was talking about the tab that connects the shoulder to the arm under the tires on his back, the left arm especially seems to be wrenching it forward
You're gonna have to take a pic and specify, not sure which one you are talking about now
Posted by Hellscream9999 on August 27th, 2020 @ 5:40pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:So, I've encountered a potential issue with devs - and I don't know if it's because I don't have his shoulder assembly transformed correctly or what - but the weight of the arms seems to be putting immense pressure on the two very small tabs that hold the shoulders up, and I'm really worried about them
I've noticed it but haven't had any issues, or any worry about weight. They're more a backup to the main joints.
I was talking about the tab that connects the shoulder to the arm under the tires on his back, the left arm especially seems to be wrenching it forward
You're gonna have to take a pic and specify, not sure which one you are talking about now
This one, I dunno if I don't have the wheels on his back transformed right, cuz they just freely move up and down, but those tabs are under a lot of stress from the arms, maybe I'm just worried about nothing
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 27th, 2020 @ 6:14pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on August 30th, 2020 @ 12:31am CDT
Highly recomend!
Posted by Sabrblade on August 30th, 2020 @ 9:44am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 31st, 2020 @ 9:07am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Still kinda wish he had his correct chest instead of recycling ROTF Megatron's chest.
This right here.
But totally agreed, voyager Megatron is a fantastic toy, I love it so much
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 31st, 2020 @ 8:24pm CDT
this new season of Attack on Titan is getting really weird
Floofy photobomb
When someone starts saying how bad the Bayverse and its fans are
Posted by Deadput on August 31st, 2020 @ 10:59pm CDT
Posted by LinaNui on September 1st, 2020 @ 5:01pm CDT
I found out that some Kleenex makes good sucking movement and added a blast effect up top to make it a bit better.
Posted by First-Aid on September 1st, 2020 @ 5:43pm CDT
LinaNui wrote:Loving your pictures D-max. It would be awesome to see what you can do with him on all fours!
I found out that some Kleenex makes good sucking movement and added a blast effect up top to make it a bit better.
OMG! The REAL reason for the recent TP shortage!
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 1st, 2020 @ 6:09pm CDT
LinaNui wrote:Loving your pictures D-max. It would be awesome to see what you can do with him on all fours!
I found out that some Kleenex makes good sucking movement and added a blast effect up top to make it a bit better.
Thanks. I tried some all-fours, but i actually like him more upright, he looks more intimidating that way, and for the shelf he will take up less space. I need to find a left hand configuration I like more for all-fours.
Nice use of what I believe is a Black Widow effect part?
Gosh this toy is my grail right here
Posted by LinaNui on September 1st, 2020 @ 7:50pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
Nice use of what I believe is a Black Widow effect part?
Gosh this toy is my grail right here
Yup the effect part is from a black widow pack.
This is also one of my grails. I remember first seeing devastator combine at the drive-in on opening weekend back in 2009 (I was only 10 at the time and it was just incredible). I have said this before and I will keep on saying it. Studio Series has been dream come true after dream come true! I now have so many of the characters that I grew up loving (and still do) in plastic form and it is just great. Here is to many more great years of this line!
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 1st, 2020 @ 7:58pm CDT
LinaNui wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
Nice use of what I believe is a Black Widow effect part?
Gosh this toy is my grail right here
Yup the effect part is from a black widow pack.
This is also one of my grails. I remember first seeing devastator combine at the drive-in on opening weekend back in 2009 (I was only 10 at the time and it was just incredible). I have said this before and I will keep on saying it. Studio Series has been dream come true after dream come true! I now have so many of the characters that I grew up loving (and still do) in plastic form and it is just great. Here is to many more great years of this line!
The only thing I would say different is that I was 14 when I saw Devastator combine. It still gives me goosebumps. Him, DotM Prime, Movie 1 Megs and Bee, all things that have gave me the nostalgia rush no other thing can