Transformers Robots in Disguise One Step Gold Armor Grimlock and Patrol Mode Strongarm At US Retail

Well then. Still haven't seen those warriors yet either. Still barely seeing wave 3 in stores

They have these in ASDA in the UK, if that's news to anyone. Had intended to pick one up for my kids when they hit, but they look terrible in person.

It looks like the Warrior Class TRU exclusive repaints have finally started to show up in TRU-Uk stores - I hold out some hope not for finding a 5-Step Megatronus some time too.

Didn't know these were new, saw them about two weeks ago at Target. For a second I was excited and then realized it wasn't the Warrior figure.

Emerje

Am I the only one who's noticed that Warrior class Optimus Prime's legs are misassembled? I swapped the thighs on mine and here's how they look (I've also done the arm fix):

WiseMan wrote:Am I the only one who's noticed that Warrior class Optimus Prime's legs are misassembled?

Well I'll be! They sure are. Good eye. You are indeed a wise man.
Did you have to unpin the panels on his legs to unpin the knees?

Cobotron wrote:Did you have to unpin the panels on his legs to unpin the knees?

The panels on his legs can be pulled off with no problem; it looks like there's a pin there but there isn't. But to get the thighs off at the knees there's a really annoying pin that has to be hammered out. It is not fun.

WiseMan wrote:Am I the only one who's noticed that Warrior class Optimus Prime's legs are misassembled? I swapped the thighs on mine and here's how they look (I've also done the arm fix):

That's what's mine looks like already...? What did it look like before the fix?

RAcast wrote:That's what's mine looks like already...? What did it look like before the fix?

Before the fix it looks like this:

http://www.seibertron.com/transformers- ... /3575/1/2/

Notice how the thighs don't match up to the hips? Look at the outside of his right leg. There's a jagged little shift between the two grey pieces and they don't line up. After the fix they match perfectly.

Is there any consequence to how the truck mode pegs together at all of changing that ? especially the axe storage ?

RAR wrote:Is there any consequence to how the truck mode pegs together at all of changing that ? especially the axe storage ?

He transforms with no problems. It doesn't fix the axe storage problem; it's as good as it was before, unfortunately.

WiseMan wrote:

RAcast wrote:That's what's mine looks like already...? What did it look like before the fix?

Before the fix it looks like this:

http://www.seibertron.com/transformers- ... /3575/1/2/

Notice how the thighs don't match up to the hips? Look at the outside of his right leg. There's a jagged little shift between the two grey pieces and they don't line up. After the fix they match perfectly.

OH, now I see it! Yeah, mine are wrong, huh, I would've never noticed, and now I can't unsee it.

RAcast wrote:OH, now I see it! Yeah, mine are wrong, huh, I would've never noticed, and now I can't unsee it.

I'm . . . sorry?

I think he looks a little bit bow legged with the thighs swapped.
I'd have to compare the look to the other versions and see what looks best in comparison to them to see if I want to make the swap or not.

Not so easy for me to strike pins out now that my pin punch snapped.
Though I have been wondering if the pins come out easier if you hair dryer the plastic a little bit first.

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I just got the Overscale RID-15 Strongarm she's quite good if perhaps a little to large (she's bigger than FE Bulkhead even) but if you accept that she's a pretty great toy overall - and certainly enough to make me want to see more of the same made - especially Warrior Optimus.

The only odd thing is the hole on the underside is a bit to small to take her weapon storage and here hands are a bit tight for the gun to hold it in her right hand properly - she holds it better in her left hand.

Because her shoulders are super tight she takes a bit bit of care to Transform with lots of gentle wiggling required - so you can't zip her backwardsa nd forward as easily as Bumblebee, I'd say ee is best as the tolerances just work best on him Grimmy is nice in robot mode but his elbows are crazy tight so I don't even try to move them and his tail is a pain to transform as it's a bit tight. I also had to swap some parts that were assembled incorrectly.

But Grimlock is still the most worthwhile of the 3 Bee and Strongarm are still a good buy though as they are cheap and decent enough quality overall.

If anyone has the Metal ones I'd be curious if there is any differences to what I said. all 3 versions I got were the plastic kind.

As was the case last time, we are getting a lot of new character additions to the Robots in Disguise app, and most if not all will be toys. We have looked into the update and listed every new possible toy we found along with their classes. Below, you can find pictures (from the Snakas Blog) of some of these characters. Many are minicons and their new weapon class was introduced at the New York Comiccon, as were the new Blizzard decos.

Bummblebee
Switchblade
Warrior asia
Warrior strike
battlepack

Sideswipe
switchblade
battlepack

Strongarm
titan guardian

Grimlock
Warrior asia
battlepack
hero stealthsaurus

Optimus Prime
legion blizzard
Warrior blizzard
battlepack

Drift
Deployer blizzard
legion
hero blizzard
Warrior blizzard

Megatronus
Warrior elite

Crazybolt
starter
deployer

quillfire
starter
one-step
Warrior

springload
starter
one-step

overload
starter
deployer

windblade
starter
legion

Clampdown
starter
legion

Chainstorm
weapon

Slipstream
buzzsaw
blizzard
weapon
stealth

Jetstorm
buzzsaw
scorch
blizzard

Beastbox
buzzsaw
scorch

Undertone
cyclone
scorch

Anvil
cyclone
stealth

Bludgeon
cyclone

Divebomb
torpedo

Major Mayhem
cyclone

Swelter
torpedo
blizzard
glacius

Backtrack
cyclone
blizzard
Ransack

Back
cyclone

Hammer
cyclone
stealth
scorch

Bashbreaker
weapon
stealth

Crazybolt... Now that's a name that hasn't been used since Beast Wars Neo, and which has never been used for a Hasbro product before. That makes me smile.

Grimlock "Stealthsaurus"

"Back" is a bizarre Transformer name. But then again I guess this is the same series that gave us "Ped".

Crazybolt's two designs are so wildly different from each other. I mean, they share a lot of design cues, but the "Starter" is like a crazy overdetailed reimagining of the "Deployer".

Is "Warrior Asia" Grimlock supposed to be based on Voyager class Battle Grimlock from Japan? That's the only Grimlock figure I can think of that actually did the yellow stripes on the arms from the cartoon (or close enough to it). I won't get my hopes up over a western release, but it would be nice. Maybe an exclusive run somewhere like with GDO?

Emerje

Emerje wrote:Is "Warrior Asia" Grimlock supposed to be based on Voyager class Battle Grimlock from Japan? That's the only Grimlock figure I can think of that actually did the yellow stripes on the arms from the cartoon (or close enough to it). I won't get my hopes up over a western release, but it would be nice. Maybe an exclusive run somewhere like with GDO?

Emerje

Warrior class is Deluxe class-sized, so not likely.

My guess is maybe the Warrior Asia versions of Bee and Grim could be some forth coming Hasbro Asia Platinum Edition release featuring the Warrior molds.

So they are making a Minicon that turns into a Chainsaw - were they inspired by Shapeways Targetmasters then ?

You know, I'm glad that more animal characters that can turn into vehicles are on the way. But to what animal is Crazybolt is clearly based on?

RAR wrote:So they are making a Minicon that turns into a Chainsaw - were they inspired by Shapeways Targetmasters then ?

The Arms Micron Jida also turns into a chainsaw.

I'm loving all the new minicons so hopefully we see figures of them. And crazybolt in starter form looks rad as hell! I'm just wondering what starter means hopefully it's not a simplified design/transformation.

steals_your_goats wrote:I'm loving all the new minicons so hopefully we see figures of them. And crazybolt in starter form looks rad as hell! I'm just wondering what starter means hopefully it's not a simplified design/transformation.

I am pretty sure it is. Wouldnt surprise me if its a wound up toy that transforms mid way like the jump starters.

william-james88 wrote:

steals_your_goats wrote:I'm loving all the new minicons so hopefully we see figures of them. And crazybolt in starter form looks rad as hell! I'm just wondering what starter means hopefully it's not a simplified design/transformation.

I am pretty sure it is. Wouldnt surprise me if its a wound up toy that transforms mid way like the jump starters.

That would make sense for the name, damn it has crazy potential to be an awesome warrior figure though.

Shortly after our first looks at these characters through the Transformers: Robots in Disguise mobile app, we now have a look at some new Mini-cons via Entertainment Earth. In additional exciting news, these are also in-stock and ready to ship now, along with the latest Legion, Warrior, and Deployer figures from the same line.



This marks the first online availability, so it looks like these toys will hit other online retailers and perhaps even brick and mortar very soon.

The next round of One-Step Changers from Transformers: Robots in Disguise haven't been left out either, as they also are now not only visible, but available now via Entertainment Earth. This is our first look at some of the new Decepticons in color, and also gives a glimpse at the new One-Step Bumblebee mode that transforms similarly to Age of Extinction's One-Step Drift, or from this same line's Sideswipe - except that Sideswipe appears to have a re-mold in this wave as well, to transform similarly to the One-Step Robots in Disguise Drift. Are your thoughts drifting yet?



Sound off below if you're looking forward to these new Robots in Disguise toys, which are hitting fast and furious as we approach the holiday season.

RAR wrote:So they are making a Minicon that turns into a Chainsaw - were they inspired by Shapeways Targetmasters then ?

Dunno if it was, but if we get a minicon chainsaw, i will buy it. i love minicon weapons!

So, am I the only one who notices Ratchet in the characters list on the RiD App or did we already cover that at some point?



Edit: Nevermind, I thought there was a Starter model for him in the game that would more closely resemble an in-show design, but it's just the legion. Oh well. Did we have any kind of artwork of Ratchet prior, then?

Ah... More Bumblebees and Sideswipes. Oh, goodie...

"Forth"?
.... oh, Back and Forth. Heh.


I really hope Swelter actually looks like he's got fire flowing thru him, i.e. clear plastic joints and a little flame that pops onto his noggin.

psj333 wrote:You know, I'm glad that more animal characters that can turn into vehicles are on the way. But to what animal is Crazybolt is clearly based on?

Going by the pics, lizards of some sort?

I thought the game would show you a preview of both forms for each character at one point but I can't get it to do it now.

Noideaforaname wrote:"Forth"?
.... oh, Back and Forth. Heh.


I really hope Swelter actually looks like he's got fire flowing thru him, i.e. clear plastic joints and a little flame that pops onto his noggin.

It looks like the only clear plastic are his feet, and it also seems like he's a repaint of divebomb so unless they give him new plastic upgrades he's just going to have the battle mask

Sabrblade wrote:

RAR wrote:So they are making a Minicon that turns into a Chainsaw - were they inspired by Shapeways Targetmasters then ?

The Arms Micron Jida also turns into a chainsaw.

A double Chainsaw even.

I tend to keep my Arms Micron Pussy cats in catskin rug (shield) or cat modes though.

I just took a closer look at the news and I kinda want that one-step Springload! Looks nice!

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:I just took a closer look at the news and I kinda want that one-step Springload! Looks nice!

He's the only one step figure I plan on getting. He looks good and it suits the character

steals_your_goats wrote:

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:I just took a closer look at the news and I kinda want that one-step Springload! Looks nice!

He's the only one step figure I plan on getting. He looks good and it suits the character

It really does! Just maybe he will be mine

PrymeStriker wrote: Did we have any kind of artwork of Ratchet prior, then?

Technically he is the same as Prime Ratchet so there is a ton of artwork for him there and probably in the RID comics which feature the older cast. The news was more about how the app hints at new toys but we already know he's coming out. I had a link in the article to the NYCC reveals he was part of.

Noideaforaname wrote:"Forth"?
.... oh, Back and Forth. Heh.


I really hope Swelter actually looks like he's got fire flowing thru him, i.e. clear plastic joints and a little flame that pops onto his noggin.

I just got it too! Also, there is precedence for that nice effect to give flames:

Going by the pics, lizards of some sort?

I thought the game would show you a preview of both forms for each character at one point but I can't get it to do it now.

Okay, you clearly stated that Crazybolt is based on some kind of lizard. But what kind of lizard to be exactly? Can you please at least provide us some image of what Crazybolt's vehicle mode be like before he makes his debut?

psj333 wrote:

Going by the pics, lizards of some sort?

I thought the game would show you a preview of both forms for each character at one point but I can't get it to do it now.

Okay, you clearly stated that Crazybolt is based on some kind of lizard. But what kind of lizard to be exactly? Can you please at least provide us some image of what Crazybolt's vehicle mode be like before he makes his debut?

For Primus' sake man, he just said all you can see is the bot mode, and it is a bad game image, not a high quality concept art or something. We do not know. We will need to see what happens later on. and just because he is in the game does not mean he will be in the show, same with the comics and toyline, As I have mentioned before

TWO new toys for Quillfire now? I'm impressed yet confused as to whether that means anything. I do love the little anarchist maniac, so I hope he gets bumped up to a regular on the show.

Also, good to see Springload getting toy form. Can't get a good look, but as long as it's decent I'd pick it up. One step seems like an appropriate size for the delusional loon.

Guess it's time to start hunting Amazon

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:For Primus' sake man, he just said all you can see is the bot mode, and it is a bad game image, not a high quality concept art or something. We do not know. We will need to see what happens later on. and just because he is in the game does not mean he will be in the show, same with the comics and toyline, As I have mentioned before

Glad to prove you wrong



http://news.tfw2005.com/2015/11/10/tran ... ons-305184



I only post that site due to the fact that the original source seems to be down or removed.

mirageandjazz1197 wrote:

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:For Primus' sake man, he just said all you can see is the bot mode, and it is a bad game image, not a high quality concept art or something. We do not know. We will need to see what happens later on. and just because he is in the game does not mean he will be in the show, same with the comics and toyline, As I have mentioned before

Glad to prove you wrong



http://news.tfw2005.com/2015/11/10/tran ... ons-305184



I only post that site due to the fact that the original source seems to be down or removed.

You didn't really prove him wrong you just posted something that hasn't been seen yet. He didn't say there was no concept art he said that the particular image we were looking at wasn't concept art.

steals_your_goats wrote:


You didn't really prove him wrong you just posted something that hasn't been seen yet. He didn't say there was no concept art he said that the particular image we were looking at wasn't concept art.

He did say

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:And just because he is in the game does not mean he will be in the show, same with the comics and toyline,

And my post was to prove otherwise.

Really wish Entertainment Earth did assortments that were just the new figures. Every case has at least two carry overs. Look at the Warrior case, we have Prime, Strongarm, and Bumblebee from wave 1; with a redco Prime and Bee as part of the new figures.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Really wish Entertainment Earth did assortments that were just the new figures. Every case has at least two carry overs. Look at the Warrior case, we have Prime, Strongarm, and Bumblebee from wave 1; with a redco Prime and Bee as part of the new figures.

I thought this was just the way the waves/cases are, bbts has carry overs too

mirageandjazz1197 wrote:

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:For Primus' sake man, he just said all you can see is the bot mode, and it is a bad game image, not a high quality concept art or something. We do not know. We will need to see what happens later on. and just because he is in the game does not mean he will be in the show, same with the comics and toyline, As I have mentioned before

Glad to prove you wrong
http://news.tfw2005.com/2015/11/10/tran ... ons-305184
I only post that site due to the fact that the original source seems to be down or removed.

Thank you for posting something like this: Proof of something. While it really does not give us a clean image (since it is all story board stuff like that) It does show that he may be in the show if the 204 really does mean season 2 episode 4.

william-james88 wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Really wish Entertainment Earth did assortments that were just the new figures. Every case has at least two carry overs. Look at the Warrior case, we have Prime, Strongarm, and Bumblebee from wave 1; with a redco Prime and Bee as part of the new figures.

I thought this was just the way the waves/cases are, bbts has carry overs too

They do but BBTS usually offers a set of just the new figures. Then again there's been a few instances where they haven't offered that, probably don't want to get stuck with certain figures.