New Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Available on Amazon
Saturday, July 25th, 2015 5:09PM CDT
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Scotty P has brought some fun new listings to our attention. Amazon now has Rescue Bots "Tunnel Rescue Drill Set" and Hellwarp "Shark Sub Capture Set" both ready to ship at 16.99$ each (with free Prime shipping). Each new listing came with a slew of pictures, of which a few can be found below. Enjoy!
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Posted by Zeedust on July 25th, 2015 @ 5:33pm CDT
Posted by Mkall on July 25th, 2015 @ 6:25pm CDT
That's a shame really.
Posted by Ironhidensh on July 25th, 2015 @ 6:57pm CDT
Mkall wrote:The more and more I see about toys for this series the less I see of figures that actually transform.
That's a shame really.
Yes and no. Personally, I feel anything that is a transformer should, of course, transform. These are for the wee little ones, though, and I can personally attest that my 18 and 30 month old sons both love these things. The lack of transformation actually comes in hand as the figure stays in a shape they recognize.
Posted by Mkall on July 25th, 2015 @ 8:46pm CDT
Ironhidensh wrote:Mkall wrote:The more and more I see about toys for this series the less I see of figures that actually transform.
That's a shame really.
Yes and no. Personally, I feel anything that is a transformer should, of course, transform. These are for the wee little ones, though, and I can personally attest that my 18 and 30 month old sons both love these things. The lack of transformation actually comes in hand as the figure stays in a shape they recognize.
Either way, in about 10 years or so, we'll probably start seeing proper Generations-style figures of these guys. If I'm still collecting by then, I'll probably get them.
Posted by Ironhidensh on July 25th, 2015 @ 9:54pm CDT
I never thought of that. Proper generations (or even masterpiece) versions would be the bees knees!! Now to wait for ten years......
Posted by Sabrblade on July 25th, 2015 @ 11:56pm CDT
As for the figures themselves, Graham's the only one I could do without. My Blades has gone missing so this'll get me a new one. I could use a Morocco with better paint apps than the one I already have. And, I've already got four MorBots, so I'll gladly take a fifth one.
Posted by ScottyP on August 5th, 2015 @ 5:46pm CDT
Yours truly stopped in to the local Toys R US in Raleigh, NC today and spotted the Transformers: Rescue Bots High Tide Rescue Rig, as well as the Tunnel Rescue Drill Set and Shark Sub Capture Set previously only known to be available on Amazon.
It'll run you $29.99 plus tax to party it up on High Tide's boat, and the Rescue Drill and Shark Sub were too busy flipping burgers so I didn't scan them to get the price, but it's likely comparable to Amazon. Probably.
If you see any new toys at retail that we haven't made a news post about yet, and they're still, well, new, be sure to let our News Crew know here, and if you see these particular toys locally be sure to let your fellow collectors know in your local Sightings Thread
Posted by Prime Nova on August 6th, 2015 @ 6:25am CDT
Posted by LegendaryAntiHero on August 7th, 2015 @ 12:55am CDT
Posted by Zeedust on August 8th, 2015 @ 7:04pm CDT
LegendaryAntiHero wrote:I would like the day we get Rescue Bots in the Generations toy line
Sadly, I've heard that such a day will likely be a long time coming.
I'm just hoping we at least get a transforming version of High Tide's super mode before it's all over. Not that I'm dissing the current High Tide toy, I'd just like one that does that particular thing.
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on August 20th, 2015 @ 8:36pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on August 20th, 2015 @ 11:08pm CDT
Both could use more paint apps as well.
Posted by Zeedust on August 24th, 2015 @ 9:28pm CDT
Ironhidensh wrote::shock:
I never thought of that. Proper generations (or even masterpiece) versions would be the bees knees!! Now to wait for ten years......
Probably not Masterpiece, since Takara handles those and I don't think Rescue Bots airs in Japan.
But if they did make Masterpiece Rescue Bots, I'd be hoping for Energize Gear and Burnses (or Greenes) that can drive them
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on November 8th, 2015 @ 6:01pm CST
Posted by Zeedust on November 8th, 2015 @ 8:58pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on November 8th, 2015 @ 9:27pm CST
Anyway, like I said before, Blades looks superbly show-accurate in his new mold, but Chase's new mold seems more like a halfhearted attempt. And both could use a lot more paint, which is unfortunate considering how their cartoon models really aren't that super-detailed in their color schemes.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on November 8th, 2015 @ 10:45pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on November 8th, 2015 @ 10:48pm CST
These are new molds that are much smaller than the originals, being the size of the Rescan figures, and are more show-accurate in their sculpting being more closely based on the cartoon models.chuckdawg1999 wrote:Stupid question, what's the difference between these figures and their original releases?
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on November 9th, 2015 @ 1:02am CST
Sabrblade wrote:These are new molds that are much smaller than the originals, being the size of the Rescan figures, and are more show-accurate in their sculpting being more closely based on the cartoon models.chuckdawg1999 wrote:Stupid question, what's the difference between these figures and their original releases?
And they still have no working arms right?
Posted by Sabrblade on November 9th, 2015 @ 9:27am CST
Correct. Just like the most of the transforming figures of this line.chuckdawg1999 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:These are new molds that are much smaller than the originals, being the size of the Rescan figures, and are more show-accurate in their sculpting being more closely based on the cartoon models.chuckdawg1999 wrote:Stupid question, what's the difference between these figures and their original releases?
And they still have no working arms right?
Posted by ScottyP on December 15th, 2015 @ 8:18am CST
These non-transforming figures aren't widely sought by collectors, but they interact with other Playskool heroes figures and accessories, so this may be a fun addition for the young fan in your life. Don't forget to contact our news team when you see sightings that haven't hit our front page yet, and as always keep your browser anchored here to Seibertron.com for all the latest.
Posted by william-james88 on December 15th, 2015 @ 8:53am CST
If you've got a young Rescue Bots fan on your list to tide over next week, it looks like the current is in your favor
Posted by Sabrblade on December 15th, 2015 @ 9:20am CST
Posted by RAR on December 25th, 2015 @ 3:44am CST
The buildings are ringing up on till at $19.99 but the tiny mini-figures are coming up as $14.99 - the people buying them have been point out how this isn't consistent with other similar products and haggled this down to $4.99 though - I would guess they are suppose to be the same size /price as a RID Minicon though - so I have no idea why they got put in the system at $14.99.
My criticisms remain the same that they always are though but my general comments would be.
1) Human Articulation - The mini-figures in a playset at least really should be articulated to a better standard - for practical reasons if no other reasons it makes sense to make them able to sit down or raise their arms for the humans - and they have done this with a single Cody figure so far.
2) Paint : this seems a bit better that they have been - better than the Rescue Dinobots anyway.
3) I wish more Rescue Bot robots could raise their arms to use the tools / weapons more effectively as it stands only a tiny minority can do that properly - that shows bad cross branding in my view.
Over all though I like them - I hope they show up in the UK too.
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If anyone gets them I'd be interested to see a photo of the cross-sell on the back of the boxes and also any info on if the mini-building do anything or connect to each other or previous playsets at all.
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on January 4th, 2016 @ 10:08pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on January 7th, 2016 @ 3:37pm CST
That robot circled in red has never been seen before. It shares the same type of mold as Medix the Doc-Bot (shown below for reference) and Survivefan23 thinks this might be our first look at the female Rescue Bot that was teased a while ago. This could just be another toy only character (like Medix) or anther version of Medix.
Who do you think this new bot is? Let us know!
Posted by dragons on January 7th, 2016 @ 4:34pm CST
Posted by Survivefan23 on January 7th, 2016 @ 4:56pm CST
Posted by Deadput on January 7th, 2016 @ 7:08pm CST
Survivefan23 wrote: They said that they think Hasbro is using the same mold. I told them they're wrong.
Why would you say its not the same mold when it clearly is?
Could be a different character but its the same mold.
Posted by william-james88 on January 7th, 2016 @ 7:26pm CST
Survivefan23 wrote:I talked with the creators of the show through their Facebook page. They wouldn't say much. They said that they think Hasbro is using the same mold. I told them they're wrong.
I think that just comes to show that there isnt that much communication or synergy between the show creators and the toy makers. Its just another version of medix then or a toy only character, not something related to the show itself.
Posted by Survivefan23 on January 7th, 2016 @ 8:10pm CST
Posted by Flashwave on January 7th, 2016 @ 11:15pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 20th, 2016 @ 1:20pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on January 20th, 2016 @ 1:52pm CST
Posted by Survivefan23 on January 20th, 2016 @ 3:04pm CST
Posted by Zeedust on January 21st, 2016 @ 6:50pm CST
And wouldn't that Medix likely be a new mold rather than a retool, since the first was at the original, larger size, while this would be one of the current, smaller type?
Posted by Sabrblade on January 21st, 2016 @ 8:36pm CST
There's been no confirmation. Just some word that season 4 will have a female Rescue Bot and folks suspecting it to be Medix (which I and others hope isn't the case since the female being the medic of her team is very stereotypical and cliche; and since Blades is already that team's medic).Nemesis Primal wrote:When did we find out Medix was female? I missed it.
Posted by Hellscream9999 on January 25th, 2016 @ 6:18pm CST
Posted by Deadput on January 25th, 2016 @ 7:30pm CST
Since we know now that Medix is not the new female Rescue bot what's the point of making a new Medix toy?
Posted by Hellscream9999 on January 25th, 2016 @ 7:32pm CST
mirageandjazz1197 wrote:Why does Medix have a new head?
Since we know now that Medix is not the new female Rescue bot what's the point of making a new Medix toy?
What's the point of making a new boulder or o/p
Posted by Seibertron on January 25th, 2016 @ 7:40pm CST
Hellscream9999 wrote:mirageandjazz1197 wrote:Why does Medix have a new head?
Since we know now that Medix is not the new female Rescue bot what's the point of making a new Medix toy?
What's the point of making a new boulder or o/p
The new Boulder is his original body instead of the dump truck, in the smaller "Rescan" class size.
The new Medix is the smaller "Rescan" version. I'm assuming we'll get Hoist as well now.
The Optimus toy is just a repaint of the robot from the Trailer + Cab set that came out a few years ago. Probably just to keep an Optimus on the shelves!
Posted by Hellscream9999 on January 25th, 2016 @ 7:44pm CST
Seibertron wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:mirageandjazz1197 wrote:Why does Medix have a new head?
Since we know now that Medix is not the new female Rescue bot what's the point of making a new Medix toy?
What's the point of making a new boulder or o/p
The new Boulder is his original body instead of the dump truck, in the smaller "Rescan" class size.
The new Medix is the smaller "Rescan" version. I'm assuming we'll get Hoist as well now.
The Optimus toy is just a repaint of the robot from the Trailer + Cab set that came out a few years ago. Probably just to keep an Optimus on the shelves!
Well, that was more rhetorical than anything, but that's nice to know actually
Posted by AutobotAlvaron on January 25th, 2016 @ 7:48pm CST
Is the Optimus the same enlarged mold from the trailer set, or is it even larger? If so, it could have at least not had such such simple painted-on fingers/hands; even the early Rescue Hero Prime had pop-out fists. These are for children, yes, but kids have standards too.
Posted by Zeedust on January 25th, 2016 @ 8:13pm CST
I'd be pleasantly surprised if at some point we got a High Tide that combines with the ship like he does on the show, but for now I guess I'll take what I can get.
Posted by Sabrblade on January 25th, 2016 @ 10:44pm CST
What was the point of making the first Medix toy?mirageandjazz1197 wrote:Why does Medix have a new head?
Since we know now that Medix is not the new female Rescue bot what's the point of making a new Medix toy?
Posted by Deadput on January 26th, 2016 @ 1:54am CST
Sabrblade wrote: What was the point of making the first Medix toy?
Well Medix and Hoist are just toy filler considering that the actual show crew has no Medic or a tow truck.
I know why Medix exists I'm wondering why someone who has no real show appearance has another remold with a new head it's like if they took Prime Hot Shot a character with no show appearance and just released him with a new head especially since they could just do that to Bumblebee or just make a new guy.
It's just weird thats all I would not be confused if this was a new character but it's Medix with a new paint job and head.
Posted by Sabrblade on January 26th, 2016 @ 9:33am CST
Posted by Hellscream9999 on February 13th, 2016 @ 7:37pm CST
Posted by Deadput on February 13th, 2016 @ 9:36pm CST
Morbot?
More new guys?
Wow Rescue bots as a toyline is getting pretty interesting (I'm a watcher of the show so it's always interesting to me just that the toyline left much to be desired for me)
Question who was the yellow race car guy was that Bumblebee in a new form or a new guy?
Posted by bradam on February 13th, 2016 @ 10:55pm CST
Deadput wrote:Sideswipe?
Morbot?
More new guys?
Wow Rescue bots as a toyline is getting pretty interesting (I'm a watcher of the show so it's always interesting to me just that the toyline left much to be desired for me)
Question who was the yellow race car guy was that Bumblebee in a new form or a new guy?
You forgot Quickshadow!
I was wondering on the yellow car too.
My kids love these, my only gripe is Hasbro had this one chance to actually keep things in scale.. Then for no particular reason they made Salvage (one of the larger bots on tv) like a mini bot, then started shrinking all the bots in general. Well that and half the new "transformer" toys don't actually transform.