North American Collectors are Getting ROTB SS Scourge + Review Showing him under Black Light

On a side note, when ordering the toys, the shop owner only see the CODE NAMES of the toys along their SKU, not the names themselves.

So, Geek Stuff's owner having too many unsold leaders (and not much profits on them), he didn't took any chances in ordering "Apollo" (or something) and just ordered 6 units.

I was lucky to grab the last one!

william-james88 wrote:We also havea video review from Chuckdawg1999 who bathed the figure in black light to reveal the look we get which is similar to what we've seen on the concept art where it looks like he is burning from within.

Enjoy!

Well - EVERYTHING looks better when it's set up for black light .

DeathReviews wrote:

william-james88 wrote:We also havea video review from Chuckdawg1999 who bathed the figure in black light to reveal the look we get which is similar to what we've seen on the concept art where it looks like he is burning from within.

Enjoy!

Well - EVERYTHING looks better when it's set up for black light .

Dude, you have no idea. Battle Armor Skeletor, Horde Trooper, Revolve Change Geats. The colors pop!

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

DeathReviews wrote:

william-james88 wrote:We also havea video review from Chuckdawg1999 who bathed the figure in black light to reveal the look we get which is similar to what we've seen on the concept art where it looks like he is burning from within.

Enjoy!

Well - EVERYTHING looks better when it's set up for black light .

Dude, you have no idea. Battle Armor Skeletor, Horde Trooper, Revolve Change Geats. The colors pop!

No joke, even MOTU Origins Prince Adam.

Looks like Core DOTM Bumblebee will have a battle mask head!



Glad to have it, but also a bummer that this is the only Bayverse figure in the Studio Series mainline this year.

Transformers hit me twice today. Only showing off a repaint of core bumblebee for Bayverse (RotB has been fantastic though) and now amazon pushed my Scourge back to 4/14 . But they came through with other lines reveals.

EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Looks like Core DOTM Bumblebee will have a battle mask head!

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Glad to have it, but also a bummer that this is the only Bayverse figure in the Studio Series mainline this year.

It's really sad that this is all bayverse gets this year.

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Looks like Core DOTM Bumblebee will have a battle mask head!

core DOTM Bee.JPG

Glad to have it, but also a bummer that this is the only Bayverse figure in the Studio Series mainline this year.

It's really sad that this is all bayverse gets this year.

The way Hasbro sees it, all ROTB ss toys are Bayverse too

william-james88 wrote:

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Looks like Core DOTM Bumblebee will have a battle mask head!

core DOTM Bee.JPG

Glad to have it, but also a bummer that this is the only Bayverse figure in the Studio Series mainline this year.

It's really sad that this is all bayverse gets this year.

The way Hasbro sees it, all ROTB ss toys are Bayverse too

Everything is Bayverse!

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Looks like Core DOTM Bumblebee will have a battle mask head!

core DOTM Bee.JPG

Glad to have it, but also a bummer that this is the only Bayverse figure in the Studio Series mainline this year.

It's really sad that this is all bayverse gets this year.

The way Hasbro sees it, all ROTB ss toys are Bayverse too

Everything is Bayverse!

He's not wrong

william-james88 wrote:

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Looks like Core DOTM Bumblebee will have a battle mask head!

core DOTM Bee.JPG

Glad to have it, but also a bummer that this is the only Bayverse figure in the Studio Series mainline this year.

It's really sad that this is all bayverse gets this year.

The way Hasbro sees it, all ROTB ss toys are Bayverse too

Yeah, this is the real reason. The way Hasbro sees it, you're getting plenty of Bayverse. I get you, though, I really want to get the missing bots from the previous movies.

Rtron wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Looks like Core DOTM Bumblebee will have a battle mask head!

core DOTM Bee.JPG

Glad to have it, but also a bummer that this is the only Bayverse figure in the Studio Series mainline this year.

It's really sad that this is all bayverse gets this year.

The way Hasbro sees it, all ROTB ss toys are Bayverse too

Yeah, this is the real reason. The way Hasbro sees it, you're getting plenty of Bayverse. I get you, though, I really want to get the missing bots from the previous movies.

Same here. I don't know if it was ever made clear, but it was me who reminded Hasbro on air that they had yet to complete those Dinobots.

william-james88 wrote:

Rtron wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Looks like Core DOTM Bumblebee will have a battle mask head!

core DOTM Bee.JPG

Glad to have it, but also a bummer that this is the only Bayverse figure in the Studio Series mainline this year.

It's really sad that this is all bayverse gets this year.

The way Hasbro sees it, all ROTB ss toys are Bayverse too

Yeah, this is the real reason. The way Hasbro sees it, you're getting plenty of Bayverse. I get you, though, I really want to get the missing bots from the previous movies.

Same here. I don't know if it was ever made clear, but it was me who reminded Hasbro on air that they had yet to complete those Dinobots.

Maybe once the SS86 ones are done and the Leader spots are freed up? That, and Demolishor.

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:It's really sad that this is all bayverse gets this year.

It is, but Buzzworthy is at least helping out with the NEST repaints and a much needed reissue of DOTM Prime. Plus possibly Hatchet at some point and IIRC there's listings for another Buzzworthy SS Leader reissue this year, which would be nice.

Personally I'd want Grimlock since he's the only Bayverse SS Leader I don't have (and I think a reissue would be necessary for when they start doing the other AOE Dinobots given the long time gap), but Shockwave or Jetfire would also be good picks.

The fact that the first half of 2024 looks like a repeat of this year is discouraging, but I'm hoping it ends up like 2022 where we got a good amount of Bayverse in the later waves of the year.

Here's some pics of Hightower for today!







I love how creative they got with the ROTF Construticons, the designs are awesome!

Great custom! I agree, one of the best aspects of early movie designs is how non-humanoid they could get.

Got Scourge in finally. He is very good, but wish he had wrists. Also, mine sadly has a crack in clear plastic roof.

In a huge surprise, I actually Saw SS Airazor and SS100 BB at Target today. While none of the mainline RotB toys interest me, it's definitely a different world we are living in. Since the BB live action movie came out 4+ years ago. Back then TRU had just closed it's doors in the U.S., but at least Target and Walmart had plenty of movie and Generation toys on the shelves. Now it's a mere fraction of what it once was.

Wanted to share some quick comparison images with the SS RotB figures with some of the mainline guys. They mostly work, with the exception of Primal, who needs that leader class figure.






Also, finally saw these guys in stores

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Wanted to share some quick comparison images with the SS RotB figures with some of the mainline guys. They mostly work, with the exception of Primal, who needs that leader class figure.

I'm still undecided on whether or not to buy anything from ROTB, but I'll admit Voyager Cheetor does look really good. I'm not that keen on Airazor, but I'll perhaps wait until we see Leader Optimus Primal and Voyager Rhinox, then see what they all look like together, before I decide,

Munkky wrote:

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Wanted to share some quick comparison images with the SS RotB figures with some of the mainline guys. They mostly work, with the exception of Primal, who needs that leader class figure.

I'm still undecided on whether or not to buy anything from ROTB, but I'll admit Voyager Cheetor does look really good. I'm not that keen on Airazor, but I'll perhaps wait until we see Leader Optimus Primal and Voyager Rhinox, then see what they all look like together, before I decide,

I'm personally having a blast with all of the RotB stuff, between its line and SS. It has been real fun

Started to set up my movie bots in the new Den at long last. This 07 movie pack was always going to be the back row of the new Autobot shelf. The backdrop especially made that true, and now the back is the alleyway meetup!



Also, Devastator finally returns to to the light. I have missed this toy, they did so good with him.

If you still plan on getting NEST Bonecrusher you might not want to wait much longer if they're still in stock at your stores.



Emerje

Emerje wrote:If you still plan on getting NEST Bonecrusher you might not want to wait much longer if they're still in stock at your stores.

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Emerje

If the rumors of MPM Bonecrusher are accurate, then I will end upnskipping this entirely.

Some of the newest movie's SS figures and RotB mainline figures. I am loving these.

I would think that Beasts in general as a Transformer would be better suited to prehistoric time simply because the size, you shouldn't have a Cheetah larger than a car or Semi...

Till-all-R1 wrote:I would think that Beasts in general as a Transformer would be better suited to prehistoric time simply because the size, you shouldn't have a Cheetah larger than a car or Semi...

Historically, beasts have never been used as convincing disguises in Transformers.

In the Beast Wars cartoon itself, there were gigantic insects, a giant rat, and a tiny T-Rex.

To say nothing of the Transmetals being as useless as disguises as any mechanical beast altmodes have been in any other series (G1, Cybertron, the movies, etc.).

Sabrblade wrote:

Till-all-R1 wrote:I would think that Beasts in general as a Transformer would be better suited to prehistoric time simply because the size, you shouldn't have a Cheetah larger than a car or Semi...

Historically, beasts have never been used as convincing disguises in Transformers.

In the Beast Wars cartoon itself, there were gigantic insects, a giant rat, and a tiny T-Rex.

To say nothing of the Transmetals being as useless as disguises as any mechanical beast altmodes have been in any other series (G1, Cybertron, the movies, etc.).

Those were never "disguises" to begin with. The beast modes were all about functions and maybe even a fashion statement.

-Kanrabat- wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Till-all-R1 wrote:I would think that Beasts in general as a Transformer would be better suited to prehistoric time simply because the size, you shouldn't have a Cheetah larger than a car or Semi...

Historically, beasts have never been used as convincing disguises in Transformers.

In the Beast Wars cartoon itself, there were gigantic insects, a giant rat, and a tiny T-Rex.

To say nothing of the Transmetals being as useless as disguises as any mechanical beast altmodes have been in any other series (G1, Cybertron, the movies, etc.).

Those were never "disguises" to begin with. The beast modes were all about functions and maybe even a fashion statement.

Dont forget that in Beast Wars, the alt modes were protection from excess energon exposure....

First-Aid wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Till-all-R1 wrote:I would think that Beasts in general as a Transformer would be better suited to prehistoric time simply because the size, you shouldn't have a Cheetah larger than a car or Semi...

Historically, beasts have never been used as convincing disguises in Transformers.

In the Beast Wars cartoon itself, there were gigantic insects, a giant rat, and a tiny T-Rex.

To say nothing of the Transmetals being as useless as disguises as any mechanical beast altmodes have been in any other series (G1, Cybertron, the movies, etc.).

Those were never "disguises" to begin with. The beast modes were all about functions and maybe even a fashion statement.

Dont forget that in Beast Wars, the alt modes were protection from excess energon exposure....

Also part of the function. And I adored that concept.

Just in time for the new trailer, here's my custom SS ROTB Bumblebee!

So, Studio Series RotB Titan Unicron when?

Emerje

EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Just in time for the new trailer, here's my custom SS ROTB Bumblebee!

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Looking great!

Having seen the trailer, wow, why did they change Scourge's design? His toy looks awesome but the movie model looks pretty generic.

Also, it confirms that next year's Scorponok listings are indeed for the one in this new movie.

And yeah, if the movie does well, I think we know who next year's titan is going to be. They probably have a couple characters lined up, one for that case, and one in case the movie only does ok or worse.

Emerje wrote:So, Studio Series RotB Titan Unicron when?

Emerje

Nah, you know what I think?

SS Haslab Unicron.

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

Emerje wrote:So, Studio Series RotB Titan Unicron when?

Emerje

Nah, you know what I think?

SS Haslab Unicron.

That would be a bit redundant.

Know what? I'd love a CORE CLASS Unicron.
It would be interesting how they could pull it off. Plus, it would be nice on top of one of these display backdrop like a looming and approaching menace.

-Kanrabat- wrote:

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

Emerje wrote:So, Studio Series RotB Titan Unicron when?

Emerje

Nah, you know what I think?

SS Haslab Unicron.

That would be a bit redundant.

Know what? I'd love a CORE CLASS Unicron.
It would be interesting how they could pull it off. Plus, it would be nice on top of one of these display backdrop like a looming and approaching menace.

I really don't think it would be, considering what that G1 Unicron looked like and what the movies look like.

Besides, i did not want a G1 unicron for $600, but this? I would take this. I have been waiting for a movie based Haslab, and this could be the one right here.

-Kanrabat- wrote:

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

Emerje wrote:So, Studio Series RotB Titan Unicron when?

Emerje

Nah, you know what I think?

SS Haslab Unicron.

That would be a bit redundant.

Know what? I'd love a CORE CLASS Unicron.
It would be interesting how they could pull it off. Plus, it would be nice on top of one of these display backdrop like a looming and approaching menace.

I had never thought about it before, but wow, core class Unicron is now something I really want.

Specially given that Haslab is completely inaccesible for me, and that the big(gest) guy is never going to be in scale with anything anyway.

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

Emerje wrote:So, Studio Series RotB Titan Unicron when?

Emerje

Nah, you know what I think?

SS Haslab Unicron.

I'd buy either one.

Hey, instead of (or maybe along with) Core why not a Battle Master that doubles as Dead End?



Emerje

I've said it before and will say it again, a Leader class Unicron in either 86 movie style or Rise of the Beasts would be awesome! Obviously it wouldnt be to scale but I think in this case it would be okay, just getting out a nice transformable Unicron for $50/60 bucks at mass retail

M. Spector wrote:I've said it before and will say it again, a Leader class Unicron in either 86 movie style or Raise of the Beasts would be awesome! Obviously it would t be to scale but I think in this case it would be okay, just getting out a nice transformable Unicron for $50/60 bucks at mass retail

He could be a "voyager sized" leader for all I care, if the looks is good in both modes and comes with a stand for planet mode, I'd be all over it.

If they were to revisit Unicron I'd opt for a Titan over any other class, while $200 is a bit expensive for me on any bot it's certainly lower than the $600 HasLab version. Especially now with after market prices at three times the original price!

If Hasbro does a planet-style Unicron at retail within the next 20-30 years, there might be blood in the streets.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:If Hasbro does a planet-style Unicron at retail within the next 20-30 years, there might be blood in the streets.

If they ever do, the planet mode probably won't be any bigger than a soccer ball.

Sabrblade wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:If Hasbro does a planet-style Unicron at retail within the next 20-30 years, there might be blood in the streets.

If they ever do, the planet mode probably won't be any bigger than a soccer ball.

Doesn't matter, although I'd be down for a Nerf/Transformers crossover with Unicron as a Nerf ball.

Sabrblade wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:If Hasbro does a planet-style Unicron at retail within the next 20-30 years, there might be blood in the streets.

If they ever do, the planet mode probably won't be any bigger than a soccer ball.

Yeah, HasLab Unicron will always be special, nothing they do at retail will ever compare to that.

Emerje

Emerje wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:If Hasbro does a planet-style Unicron at retail within the next 20-30 years, there might be blood in the streets.

If they ever do, the planet mode probably won't be any bigger than a soccer ball.

Yeah, HasLab Unicron will always be special, nothing they do at retail will ever compare to that.

Emerje

The goal of a retail Unicron would never to replace the HASLAB.
Beside, I'm sure that they'll just re-re-re-re-re-re-re-re-re-re-release the Armada mold before making a new one anyway.

-Kanrabat- wrote:

Emerje wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:If Hasbro does a planet-style Unicron at retail within the next 20-30 years, there might be blood in the streets.

If they ever do, the planet mode probably won't be any bigger than a soccer ball.

Yeah, HasLab Unicron will always be special, nothing they do at retail will ever compare to that.

Emerje

The goal of a retail Unicron would never to replace the HASLAB.
Beside, I'm sure that they'll just re-re-re-re-re-re-re-re-re-re-release the Armada mold before making a new one anyway.

Sadly, that Armada Unicron mold has been reused so many times that time and wear have finally caught up to it. The last release, Encore Green Unicron, can barely hold itself together.

Sabrblade wrote:Sadly, that Armada Unicron mold has been reused so many times that time and wear have finally caught up to it. The last release, Encore Green Unicron, can barely hold itself together.

It's mostly clear plastics just to add a layer of BS too.

I wouldn't mind a new Unicron that would be the same size as the Armada mold. Maybe this time around, that would be a "Commander" or would it be in its own new category?

A Titan ROTB Unicron would be nice, his design in the movie (in planet mode at least) looks just enough like G1 Unicron that it would be a decent alternative for those who never got the HasLab toy.

Got a bunch of 1977 Camaros for you today! I really enjoy both of these molds.


I spruced up ROTB Bee a little bit after the trailer, painting the Autobot logo (or where it used to be) in silver and adding some light panel lining to the helmet!