Pictorial Review of Deluxe Sqweeks from Transformers: The Last Knight
Sunday, June 11th, 2017 12:09PM CDT
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Firstly, while this toy's robot mode is sized smaller than a deluxe, it definitely feels like a deluxe class toy in terms of paint applications, size of the alt mode, complexity, accessories, and heft. I don't feel in any way ripped off for paying a deluxe price and frankly, I feel I am getting more from this toy than any other deluxe in this line so far. Plus, him being smaller means we will be able to recreate Megatron trying to crush him when we get the Leader Megatron figure in hand.
We will start with the alt mode which baffles me a tiny bit with the fact that both the box and instructions make sure to highlight the Mercedez Benz licence. That's odd since there is no mention of the brand anywhere on the toy and Mercedez doesn't make scooters, at least none like this. This looks more like a Vespa with some changes done to avoid licensing. The Vespa inspirations are even more apparent on the CG art on the box where some recognisable Vespa traits are found in panels making up the robot. Even the colour is very Vespa like.
Ok aside from that oddity, the vehicle is great. I really like how part of the robot head pops out near a rear wheel well to help give shape to the wheel well. It seems to be part of the alt mode, what part I could not say, but it works. The other factor that might make you think this transforms is that there are two additional handle bars on the sides, which become the robot hands in robot mode. But these can be taken out if you want to complete the illusion. And they store in the cargo trailer. Speaking of which, both extra handlebars and interchangeable arms can fit in the back compartment in the red tool box. The only accessory that does not fit is the giant gun, but it can be attached to any peg along the alt mode. I really like how tight the connection with the cargo trailer is. It will never let go, and yet it being a ball joint means you can remove it by finding the right pressure point and not exerting yourself much. The whole alt mode balances very well and if you detach the cargo trailer, you have a stand to have the scooter stat upright.
Now onto cargo trailer. I do not know why, but it is almost entirely made of clear blue plastic. That colour is not used anywhere since the trailer is fully painted light blue, with some brown wash to show dirt. The wheels are clear blue plastic, but that doesn't really help explain anything. It does mean you end up with easily the most painted toy in the entire line so far.
The cargo trailer opens up to be a nice maintenance bay. This is easily the best looking maintenance bay I have ever seen on a transformer and a much better transformation than just opening Prime's trailer. You really lose track that this was once a cargo trailer. More paint inside, of course. And the tool box opens to give you all the hand options you may need.
Now those hands and arm need to go on a robot, so lets transform this bugger. The Transformation is not simple but not complicated and 100% refreshing. This is not a shellformer and it does one of those nice transformation moves where the plane of transformation shifts. Like what was horizontal now becomes vertical. Another fascinating bit is how this transformation is essentially trying to convey and go around some massive morphing that happens in the movies. Like how bits of the alt mode grow smaller or bigger to suit a purpose. With Sqweeks, his headlights should be his eyes, but that doesn't work due to the size difference and its impossible to achieve. The toy finds an ingenious way to have the alt mode headlights disappear while having the robot head appear to replace it, at the same spot. This really blew me away. When affixing the handles, unless you left them in alt mode, you will notice that he does end up with 4 handles. 2 forming his hands and 2 coming out of his neck. Now that is not as big a problem as I would have thought since in this mode, the handles coming out of his neck are made to represent the breaks that also come out of his neck in the film. So he still ends up with small alt mode pieces at the same spot, helping to give the look we see in the film, I have no problem with that.
In robot mode, you have a ton of options depending on how deadly you want to be. The giant gun can replace either of his hand(le)s. He also has a beefy right arm that you can swap out and that arm itself can hold the gun too (or another weapon you have handy, and you can keep the gun on the other hand). if you want even more firepower, you can take that cargo trailer we spoke about before and attach it to his back to give him some shoulder mounted missile packs. The backpack attaches really well here too.
So there you go. Lots of paint, a fun refreshing transformation unlike the usual movie kind, lots of play-ability and personality and looking good in both modes. This is usually all I need to be happy and right no I am very happy.
Oh and another thing, his glasses can flip up to give him that Millhouse look.
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That chest piece can slide up a fair bit further if you want to give him a beefier chest. Also when that's done, if you look underneath it you see the six round thingies the artwork shows too.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 11th, 2017 @ 1:50pm CDT
william-james88 wrote: Skullitron looks very different from his CG render which was revealed a few weeks ago. The colours are far more bold here in these stock images of the finished toys
Skullitron look WAY better than Steelbane. If he end up being not a floppy mess, this is the one I'll get.
I don't care for that deluxe Megs because I already have the mold and I don't really like it.
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on June 11th, 2017 @ 2:32pm CDT
Megatron on the other hand looks great, and because he's a deluxe he'd scale better with voyager Scorn. Only wish there was a proper TLK deluxe Optimus coming out as well besides the the DotM repaint. Still though, I love the movie design of the head with the Generations/G1 sort of face underneath. Looks brilliant! Way better than if he had the fully movie style face on this smooth-looking body.
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on June 11th, 2017 @ 2:36pm CDT
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on June 11th, 2017 @ 2:38pm CDT
Carnivius_Prime wrote:Skullitron's threatening to go on my buy list. I love that creepy head sculpt and I love the knights style. Deluxe Megs is an easy pass. The new head is kinda cool but I've never really cared for that figure mold.
Yay! I like Megs, so it's nice to hear that he won't disappear within two days of being in stock. More time for me!
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on June 11th, 2017 @ 2:39pm CDT
SillyMcGilly wrote:Carnivius_Prime wrote:Skullitron's threatening to go on my buy list. I love that creepy head sculpt and I love the knights style. Deluxe Megs is an easy pass. The new head is kinda cool but I've never really cared for that figure mold.
Yay! I like Megs, so it's nice to hear that he won't disappear within two days of being in stock. More time for me!
Oh just cos you said I gonna go to your nearest store and buy all them deluxe meggys!
Nah it's ok, you can have 'em.
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on June 11th, 2017 @ 2:51pm CDT
Carnivius_Prime wrote:SillyMcGilly wrote:Carnivius_Prime wrote:Skullitron's threatening to go on my buy list. I love that creepy head sculpt and I love the knights style. Deluxe Megs is an easy pass. The new head is kinda cool but I've never really cared for that figure mold.
Yay! I like Megs, so it's nice to hear that he won't disappear within two days of being in stock. More time for me!
Oh just cos you said I gonna go to your nearest store and buy all them deluxe meggys!
Nah it's ok, you can have 'em.
LOL thanks.
The lesser amount of people want it the more likely it is to go on sale. *crosses fingers* Please please please I don't like paying 20USD for a deluxe. I will if I need to though.
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Posted by MGrotusque on June 11th, 2017 @ 4:46pm CDT
That deluxe Megs is also a pretty weak offering. TLK head and AOE body is pretty lazy.
Posted by Sabrblade on June 11th, 2017 @ 4:50pm CDT
That toy mold is not from AOE.MGrotusque wrote:That deluxe Megs is also a pretty weak offering. TLK head and AOE body is pretty lazy.
Posted by Rainmaker on June 11th, 2017 @ 4:53pm CDT
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on June 11th, 2017 @ 4:55pm CDT
MGrotusque wrote:Weak ass alt mode for that Skullitron but a fun head sculpt. Totally bizarre.
That deluxe Megs is also a pretty weak offering. TLK head and AOE body is pretty lazy.
Is not AoE. Megatron ... well Galvatron... was a truck in AoE. That Deluxe Megatron is 30th thrilling IDW G1 Megatron toy from 2013.
Posted by Rainmaker on June 11th, 2017 @ 4:58pm CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 11th, 2017 @ 5:03pm CDT
Rainmaker wrote:Wait, is Primus Cybertron a MtC toy?
Every chain has it's own exclusive gimmick:
Toys 'R Us: Mission to Cybertron, featuring cyberglyphs
Walmart: Autobots United, featuring Hot Rod
Target: similar to G1 Tech Spec decoders, except the codes are on the toys
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on June 11th, 2017 @ 5:03pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Rainmaker wrote:Wait, is Primus Cybertron a MtC toy?
Every chain has it's own exclusive gimmick:
Toys 'R Us: Mission to Cybertron, featuring cyberglyphs
Walmart: Autobots United, featuring Hot Rod
Target: similar to G1 Tech Spec decoders, except the codes are on the toys
I still wanna know which UK store if any is getting Hot Rod.
Posted by Rainmaker on June 11th, 2017 @ 5:07pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Rainmaker wrote:Wait, is Primus Cybertron a MtC toy?
Every chain has it's own exclusive gimmick:
Toys 'R Us: Mission to Cybertron, featuring cyberglyphs
Walmart: Autobots United, featuring Hot Rod
Target: similar to G1 Tech Spec decoders, except the codes are on the toys
That doesn't answer my question, I already knew that.
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on June 11th, 2017 @ 5:09pm CDT
Rainmaker wrote:Wait, is Primus Cybertron a MtC toy?
Cybertron is the Cybertron in Mission to Cybertron.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 11th, 2017 @ 5:12pm CDT
Rainmaker wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Rainmaker wrote:Wait, is Primus Cybertron a MtC toy?
Every chain has it's own exclusive gimmick:
Toys 'R Us: Mission to Cybertron, featuring cyberglyphs
Walmart: Autobots United, featuring Hot Rod
Target: similar to G1 Tech Spec decoders, except the codes are on the toys
That doesn't answer my question, I already knew that.
In that case, yes and exclusive to TRU:
Posted by Rainmaker on June 11th, 2017 @ 5:16pm CDT
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on June 11th, 2017 @ 5:17pm CDT
Rainmaker wrote:Darn, I'm gonna need to get that if I want to get all the MtC toys...if my Toys R Us even bothers to stock it I'm almost certain it's gonna go on clearance.
It's gonna need to go on clearance cos it's silly moneys...
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 11th, 2017 @ 6:21pm CDT
Jason5billion wrote:What does MtC stand for?
Hint on that box:
By the way, having both the Cybertron original AND the 2010 Primus on display, I dunno if I'll ever pick this one.
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Posted by Rainmaker on June 11th, 2017 @ 9:29pm CDT
Jason5billion wrote:What's WFC? I know DOTM is Dark of the Moon, but I don't know of any toyline or movie that could tell me what those letters stand for.
War For Cybertron, also try checking out a place called Tfwiki, they're helpful
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 11th, 2017 @ 9:30pm CDT
Both games got some toys, that's where that Optimus Prime came from.
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Posted by Rainmaker on June 11th, 2017 @ 9:45pm CDT
Jason5billion wrote:Those are games for systems I don't have because I only have Nintendo DS and 3DS. I suppose players start off playing as Bumblebee in those games. That's the way it was with a game a co-worker gave me.
WFC is on the DS as well, I know because I have the games. In FOC you start off as playing as Bumblebee but in WFC on DS you start off as an Autobot Rookie (in both faction campaigns). I can't remember about the PC version.
I think we should get back on topic now.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 11th, 2017 @ 9:54pm CDT
Rainmaker wrote:I think we should get back on topic now.
I was about to suggest that
So, the Tribute series... I have a hunch it's not a true movie line, despite the use of Movie Optimus Prime as art. Then again, if the rest of that series focuses on movie figures...
Posted by Rainmaker on June 11th, 2017 @ 10:21pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Rainmaker wrote:I think we should get back on topic now.
I was about to suggest that
So, the Tribute series... I have a hunch it's not a true movie line, despite the use of Movie Optimus Prime as art. Then again, if the rest of that series focuses on movie figures...
Tribute has it's own thread, so you tried to go back on topic but didn't go back on topic
hehehehehehehe
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 11th, 2017 @ 10:45pm CDT
Rainmaker wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Rainmaker wrote:I think we should get back on topic now.
I was about to suggest that
So, the Tribute series... I have a hunch it's not a true movie line, despite the use of Movie Optimus Prime as art. Then again, if the rest of that series focuses on movie figures...
Tribute has it's own thread, so you tried to go back on topic but didn't go back on topic
hehehehehehehe
Silly me
Right new page so ehm... Looking at AoE exclusives, they follow a similar format with each store chain having its "gimmick" or exclusive character. I wonder what prompted that idea?
Posted by Rainmaker on June 11th, 2017 @ 11:00pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Rainmaker wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Rainmaker wrote:I think we should get back on topic now.
I was about to suggest that
So, the Tribute series... I have a hunch it's not a true movie line, despite the use of Movie Optimus Prime as art. Then again, if the rest of that series focuses on movie figures...
Tribute has it's own thread, so you tried to go back on topic but didn't go back on topic
hehehehehehehe
Silly me
Right new page so ehm... Looking at AoE exclusives, they follow a similar format with each store chain having its "gimmick" or exclusive character. I wonder what prompted that idea?
I didn't know AoE had that, care to enlighten me?
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 11th, 2017 @ 11:09pm CDT
Rainmaker wrote:I didn't know AoE had that, care to enlighten me?
Certainly:
Target: Silver Knight Optimus Prime
Walmart: Stinger
Toys 'R Us: Evolution 2-packs
Taking "gimmick" rather broadly I admit.
Posted by Rainmaker on June 11th, 2017 @ 11:11pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Rainmaker wrote:I didn't know AoE had that, care to enlighten me?
Certainly:
Target: Silver Knight Optimus Prime
Walmart: Stinger
Toys 'R Us: Evolution 2-packs
Taking "gimmick" rather broadly I admit.
What happens to Walmart exclusives in countries that don't have Walmarts?
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 11th, 2017 @ 11:30pm CDT
Rainmaker wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Rainmaker wrote:I didn't know AoE had that, care to enlighten me?
Certainly:
Target: Silver Knight Optimus Prime
Walmart: Stinger
Toys 'R Us: Evolution 2-packs
Taking "gimmick" rather broadly I admit.
What happens to Walmart exclusives in countries that don't have Walmarts?
At least in the UK, they're in affiliated stores like ASDA and Tesco IIRC. Though I don't know if Stinger was released outside of the US.
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on June 12th, 2017 @ 1:56am CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:At least in the UK, they're in affiliated stores like ASDA and Tesco IIRC. Though I don't know if Stinger was released outside of the US.
I never saw Stinger in the UK. :/
Posted by Kotori_Sonoda on June 12th, 2017 @ 2:11am CDT
I'd like one but I don't have that much money
Phot lifted from fb group Cybertron pH.
Posted by Va'al on June 12th, 2017 @ 2:31am CDT
Rainmaker wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Rainmaker wrote:I didn't know AoE had that, care to enlighten me?
Certainly:
Target: Silver Knight Optimus Prime
Walmart: Stinger
Toys 'R Us: Evolution 2-packs
Taking "gimmick" rather broadly I admit.
What happens to Walmart exclusives in countries that don't have Walmarts?
Same as TRU exclusives in countries that don't have TRU. Nuffink. (o hai Italy)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 12th, 2017 @ 4:31am CDT
Carnivius_Prime wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:At least in the UK, they're in affiliated stores like ASDA and Tesco IIRC. Though I don't know if Stinger was released outside of the US.
I never saw Stinger in the UK. :/
You didn't miss much. Only a 1-step and some pointless repainted legions (from packs) were ever released.
In before someone point out the Red Bumblebee deluxe that is a Takara exclusive and have nothing to do with any Walmart exclusives.
Posted by RAR on June 12th, 2017 @ 7:57am CDT
such as on Steelbane - if it's a floppy hinge sometimes floor polish can help. - don't use superglue it melts or discolours plastic an is a huge no-no with Transparent plastic as it fogs it. you can also use a clear setting resin sometimes if something is very loose - but you have to leave it to dry completely before re-attaching.
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As for why there is a Mercedes Logo on Squeeks - it's because he has Drift on his cross sell - and the logo is visible on the packet that he has that license mentioned.