Video Review for GI Joe Megatron Figure Explores if the Toy is Worth the Price
Thursday, October 13th, 2022 6:07PM CDT
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Review from Seibertronian Chuckdawg1999:
This is a toy that's 40 years in the making. Growing up I always wondered how the Autobots would or could help the GI Joes against Cobra and then I would wonder if the Decepticons with Cobra could be the ultimate threat to the world. Sure there were playground rumors and as an adult, there were shrugs and the occasional I don't know from those in power, but we never got the ultimate crossover. Sure, there have been a few winks, nods, and SDCC sets over the years but finally here is the first, official, toy-based, non-convention exclusive, GI Joe/Transformers crossover. It makes sense for Megatron to be a HISS tank, as that's a form that can contain the sheer power of Megatron. Transformation really isn't that difficult and the resulting HISS tank really, really looks good, without the fusion cannon I would say it looks exactly like the classic Cobra machine. The Baroness is an excellent addition, and while I could think of a few other selections, it makes sense for her to be included with Megs. The price might be a little off-putting but there is a chance Megs might end up on sale at some point, but for me, the price was totally worth it.
This is a toy that's 40 years in the making. Growing up I always wondered how the Autobots would or could help the GI Joes against Cobra and then I would wonder if the Decepticons with Cobra could be the ultimate threat to the world. Sure there were playground rumors and as an adult, there were shrugs and the occasional I don't know from those in power, but we never got the ultimate crossover. Sure, there have been a few winks, nods, and SDCC sets over the years but finally here is the first, official, toy-based, non-convention exclusive, GI Joe/Transformers crossover. It makes sense for Megatron to be a HISS tank, as that's a form that can contain the sheer power of Megatron. Transformation really isn't that difficult and the resulting HISS tank really, really looks good, without the fusion cannon I would say it looks exactly like the classic Cobra machine. The Baroness is an excellent addition, and while I could think of a few other selections, it makes sense for her to be included with Megs. The price might be a little off-putting but there is a chance Megs might end up on sale at some point, but for me, the price was totally worth it.
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Re: Video Review for GI Joe Megatron Figure Explores if the Toy is Worth the Price (2147486)
Posted by Jinx Riotcrash on October 20th, 2022 @ 11:06am CDT
Posted by Jinx Riotcrash on October 20th, 2022 @ 11:06am CDT
::watches review in 2x speed::
Cute, but no. I can't do hollow-formers this extremely hollow anymore.
I mean, even his fusion cannon is severed in two!
Good Megatron head, good Baroness figure, good HISS tank. But that's all.
Cute, but no. I can't do hollow-formers this extremely hollow anymore.
I mean, even his fusion cannon is severed in two!
Good Megatron head, good Baroness figure, good HISS tank. But that's all.
Re: Video Review for GI Joe Megatron Figure Explores if the Toy is Worth the Price (2148154)
Posted by Emerje on October 29th, 2022 @ 8:07am CDT
Posted by Emerje on October 29th, 2022 @ 8:07am CDT
Well, just canceled my Bumblebee order on Amazon. I can only handle so many things coming in months early and the Shattered Glass figures were more of a priority. I'm sure I can get it on sale next year in place of all the 2023 stuff that came early. 
Emerje
Emerje
Re: Video Review for GI Joe Megatron Figure Explores if the Toy is Worth the Price (2148170)
Posted by First-Aid on October 29th, 2022 @ 10:17am CDT
Posted by First-Aid on October 29th, 2022 @ 10:17am CDT
Just got an email that my Bumblebee/Stalker preorder is shipping soon. Are they sending out both at the same time?
Re: Video Review for GI Joe Megatron Figure Explores if the Toy is Worth the Price (2148261)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 29th, 2022 @ 8:05pm CDT
I'm hoping Bee ends up on one of those keep sale prices on amazon or something next year, I might get it then, but otherwise no regret that I was passing, especially coming this early
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 29th, 2022 @ 8:05pm CDT
Emerje wrote:Well, just canceled my Bumblebee order on Amazon. I can only handle so many things coming in months early and the Shattered Glass figures were more of a priority. I'm sure I can get it on sale next year in place of all the 2023 stuff that came early.
Emerje
I'm hoping Bee ends up on one of those keep sale prices on amazon or something next year, I might get it then, but otherwise no regret that I was passing, especially coming this early
Re: Video Review for GI Joe Megatron Figure Explores if the Toy is Worth the Price (2148336)
Posted by RodimusPrimeUkraine1 on October 31st, 2022 @ 10:07am CDT
Posted by RodimusPrimeUkraine1 on October 31st, 2022 @ 10:07am CDT
LOL
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Re: Video Review for GI Joe Megatron Figure Explores if the Toy is Worth the Price (2148344)
Posted by First-Aid on October 31st, 2022 @ 12:20pm CDT
Maybe more Navy blue than bright? And a single Gold Hand
Posted by First-Aid on October 31st, 2022 @ 12:20pm CDT
RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:LOL
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Maybe more Navy blue than bright? And a single Gold Hand
Re: Video Review for GI Joe Megatron Figure Explores if the Toy is Worth the Price (2148346)
Posted by ZeroWolf on October 31st, 2022 @ 1:29pm CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on October 31st, 2022 @ 1:29pm CDT
Beachcomber as a character wouldn't have worked given his nature, far better to use a character like landmine if you had to absolutely match alt.
Re: Video Review for GI Joe Megatron Figure Explores if the Toy is Worth the Price (2148347)
Posted by RodimusPrimeUkraine1 on October 31st, 2022 @ 2:42pm CDT
Maybe G2 Beachcomber had a different personality? G2 Sideswipe was a detective, wasn't he?
Posted by RodimusPrimeUkraine1 on October 31st, 2022 @ 2:42pm CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:Beachcomber as a character wouldn't have worked given his nature, far better to use a character like landmine if you had to absolutely match alt.
Maybe G2 Beachcomber had a different personality? G2 Sideswipe was a detective, wasn't he?
Re: Video Review for GI Joe Megatron Figure Explores if the Toy is Worth the Price (2148434)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 1st, 2022 @ 8:38pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 1st, 2022 @ 8:38pm CDT
Okay... WTF happened at Amazon.ca?
I thought it was expensive at 120$CAN but this...
Is it because TrU now have it and Amazon is simply following their insane pricing?
For our American friends, that's around 118$US.
I thought it was expensive at 120$CAN but this...
Is it because TrU now have it and Amazon is simply following their insane pricing?
For our American friends, that's around 118$US.
Re: Video Review for GI Joe Megatron Figure Explores if the Toy is Worth the Price (2148443)
Posted by First-Aid on November 1st, 2022 @ 11:53pm CDT
Posted by First-Aid on November 1st, 2022 @ 11:53pm CDT
OK, my preorder payment for Bee just processed. Are we getting both of them within two weeks of each other now?? I thought there was some significant space between the two figures.... 
Re: Video Review for GI Joe Megatron Figure Explores if the Toy is Worth the Price (2148444)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on November 1st, 2022 @ 11:54pm CDT
Yeah Bee got pushed up.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on November 1st, 2022 @ 11:54pm CDT
First-Aid wrote:OK, my preorder payment for Bee just processed. Are we getting both of them within two weeks of each other now?? I thought there was some significant space between the two figures....
Yeah Bee got pushed up.
Re: Video Review for GI Joe Megatron Figure Explores if the Toy is Worth the Price (2148456)
Posted by william-james88 on November 2nd, 2022 @ 7:24am CDT
Yes, it's just Amazon's pricing algorithm at work.
Posted by william-james88 on November 2nd, 2022 @ 7:24am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Okay... WTF happened at Amazon.ca?
I thought it was expensive at 120$CAN but this...
Is it because TrU now have it and Amazon is simply following their insane price?
Yes, it's just Amazon's pricing algorithm at work.
Re: Video Review for GI Joe Megatron Figure Explores if the Toy is Worth the Price (2148542)
Posted by AcademyofDrX on November 3rd, 2022 @ 1:13pm CDT
Posted by AcademyofDrX on November 3rd, 2022 @ 1:13pm CDT
Bumblebee and Stalker just arrived. While I love HISS Megatron, I do not feel that emotion for Bee. I don't know what I feel yet. It is definitely a Striker that turns into a robot, but it's not as fun in either mode. I haven't done anything other than transform him once, so he may yet grow on me, but he's not nearly as cool as Megatron.
Re: Video Review for GI Joe Megatron Figure Explores if the Toy is Worth the Price (2148545)
Posted by First-Aid on November 3rd, 2022 @ 2:07pm CDT
Posted by First-Aid on November 3rd, 2022 @ 2:07pm CDT
My Megatron got stuck and disappeared in Chicago.
I have a bad feeling about this...hasn't we seen something like this somewhere??
I have a bad feeling about this...hasn't we seen something like this somewhere??
Re: Video Review for GI Joe Megatron Figure Explores if the Toy is Worth the Price (2150105)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on November 28th, 2022 @ 5:23pm CST
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on November 28th, 2022 @ 5:23pm CST
My Bee came in today and I've been messing around with it. In anticipation of this release I got a retro Snake Eyes to replace Stalker as I like the look of the new figures better. But the holes on his feet are significantly smaller than the pegs around the figure, so he can't do the human alliance thing. Oh well.
BB is okay. That grille on the back is just in the way at all times in robot mode. I think they could have made some of it on hinges to try and mitigate the backpack. But that's not what they did. No regrets, though. I'm glad I got him. But they shouldn't let the Joe team design TFs.
BB is okay. That grille on the back is just in the way at all times in robot mode. I think they could have made some of it on hinges to try and mitigate the backpack. But that's not what they did. No regrets, though. I'm glad I got him. But they shouldn't let the Joe team design TFs.
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 28th, 2022 @ 6:45pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 28th, 2022 @ 6:45pm CST
I noticed the Pulse sale now includes the Megatron and Bee. I almost went in on Bee, but he just doesn't look good enough for just 25% off to me.
Re: Video Review for GI Joe Megatron Figure Explores if the Toy is Worth the Price (2150109)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 28th, 2022 @ 6:47pm CST
That Bee is at my local geek store and 100$CAN is way, WAY too expensive for that Kibble X-Mass tree.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 28th, 2022 @ 6:47pm CST
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I noticed the Pulse sale now includes the Megatron and Bee. I almost went in on Bee, but he just doesn't look good enough for just 25% off to me.
That Bee is at my local geek store and 100$CAN is way, WAY too expensive for that Kibble X-Mass tree.
Re: Video Review for GI Joe Megatron Figure Explores if the Toy is Worth the Price (2152412)
Posted by william-james88 on December 25th, 2022 @ 2:50pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on December 25th, 2022 @ 2:50pm CST
We had seen that there are many collaborative projects coming up and now we have a rumour for the next one from JTPrime17. The next G1 Joe Transformers collaborative project is rumoured to be a Dreadnoks Soundwave that turns into the Thundermachine. This set would include an O-ring Zartan and Zarana, plus Ravage with chain. Of course, we repeat, only a rumour right now, and release plans are constantly changing.
For those unaware of what that alt mode is, it looks like the image below.
For those unaware of what that alt mode is, it looks like the image below.
Re: Video Review for GI Joe Megatron Figure Explores if the Toy is Worth the Price (2152414)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 25th, 2022 @ 3:14pm CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 25th, 2022 @ 3:14pm CST
If that rumor is true and the bot mode is not a pile of kibble cancer like Bee, I'd be all over it.
Re: Video Review for GI Joe Megatron Figure Explores if the Toy is Worth the Price (2152415)
Posted by Bumblevivisector on December 25th, 2022 @ 3:15pm CST
Posted by Bumblevivisector on December 25th, 2022 @ 3:15pm CST
This kind of make sense: The Dreadnoks were a mini-team more loyal to Zartan than the rest of Cobra, memorable and beloved by fans due in part to their use of unconventional weapons and more savage fighting style, so if you had to pick some Cobra characters that were the equivalent of Soundwave and the cassettes, they're the best fit.
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Posted by rairakku16 on December 25th, 2022 @ 3:36pm CST
Posted by rairakku16 on December 25th, 2022 @ 3:36pm CST
Hoping it'll be better than the other two Collaboratives, also finally a non-kiddie G1 Land Vehicle Soundwave
Re: Video Review for GI Joe Megatron Figure Explores if the Toy is Worth the Price (2152422)
Posted by william-james88 on December 25th, 2022 @ 5:49pm CST
The Cyberverse deluxe was fine for a land vehicle soundwave, wasn't more kiddie than any other soundwave, as were the 2 War for Cybertron game figure releases
Posted by william-james88 on December 25th, 2022 @ 5:49pm CST
rairakku16 wrote:Hoping it'll be better than the other two Collaboratives, also finally a non-kiddie G1 Land Vehicle Soundwave
The Cyberverse deluxe was fine for a land vehicle soundwave, wasn't more kiddie than any other soundwave, as were the 2 War for Cybertron game figure releases
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Posted by rairakku16 on December 25th, 2022 @ 7:17pm CST
Oh yeah. Forgot about the WFC and FOC ones,hoping they redo them in SS.
Posted by rairakku16 on December 25th, 2022 @ 7:17pm CST
william-james88 wrote:rairakku16 wrote:Hoping it'll be better than the other two Collaboratives, also finally a non-kiddie G1 Land Vehicle Soundwave
The Cyberverse deluxe was fine for a land vehicle soundwave, wasn't more kiddie than any other soundwave, as were the 2 War for Cybertron game figure releases
Oh yeah. Forgot about the WFC and FOC ones,hoping they redo them in SS.
Re: Video Review for GI Joe Megatron Figure Explores if the Toy is Worth the Price (2152430)
Posted by Emerje on December 25th, 2022 @ 8:12pm CST
Posted by Emerje on December 25th, 2022 @ 8:12pm CST
I guess this was more successful than we gave them credit for (though there's still time for this to be cancelled). The initial report when Megatron was leaked was that they were only doing two figures. At least this time we're potentially getting one that'll be mostly the correct color in both modes.
Emerje
Emerje
Re: Video Review for GI Joe Megatron Figure Explores if the Toy is Worth the Price (2152439)
Posted by Flashwave on December 25th, 2022 @ 9:09pm CST
Posted by Flashwave on December 25th, 2022 @ 9:09pm CST
That... certainly is a vehicle. As Soundwave I am indifferent, and ultimately these are not going to be in a scale I want for my main shelf. But after seeing the picture of the "car" I really wish they would pull a Snowcat and give us this as a Decepticon in line with the main offerings. Because that this is wicked and weird looking
Too small or too big for what I want. But then what I really want is a G1 Soundwave with a surveillance plane alt in line with Prime.
rairakku16 wrote:william-james88 wrote:rairakku16 wrote:Hoping it'll be better than the other two Collaboratives, also finally a non-kiddie G1 Land Vehicle Soundwave
The Cyberverse deluxe was fine for a land vehicle soundwave, wasn't more kiddie than any other soundwave, as were the 2 War for Cybertron game figure releases
Oh yeah. Forgot about the WFC and FOC ones,hoping they redo them in SS.
Too small or too big for what I want. But then what I really want is a G1 Soundwave with a surveillance plane alt in line with Prime.
Re: Video Review for GI Joe Megatron Figure Explores if the Toy is Worth the Price (2152440)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 25th, 2022 @ 9:27pm CST
It would be quite difficult to turn a bot that is basically a bunch of boxes strung together to an altmode that is sleek and full of curves.
The Siege space barge was the best possible flying vehicle possible to make from the G1 bot.
A "G1ified" Prime Soundwave could manage it I guess.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 25th, 2022 @ 9:27pm CST
Flashwave wrote:Too small or too big for what I want. But then what I really want is a G1 Soundwave with a surveillance plane alt in line with Prime.
It would be quite difficult to turn a bot that is basically a bunch of boxes strung together to an altmode that is sleek and full of curves.
The Siege space barge was the best possible flying vehicle possible to make from the G1 bot.
A "G1ified" Prime Soundwave could manage it I guess.
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Posted by First-Aid on December 25th, 2022 @ 10:46pm CST
Posted by First-Aid on December 25th, 2022 @ 10:46pm CST
This means at least one more GI Joe collab then. Can't see them leaving 2 'Cons to 1 bot. My guess is Optimus as a HAVOC.
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Posted by Bumblevivisector on December 25th, 2022 @ 10:55pm CST
Posted by Bumblevivisector on December 25th, 2022 @ 10:55pm CST
That'd be awesome, and the HAVOC always was my fav Joe land vehicle, but HISS Megs does need to be repainted red and given an Optimus head at some point in the future to homage Op's appearance in the Devil's Due crossover, even if that would throw off the Joe/Bots vs. Cobra/Cons theme.First-Aid wrote:This means at least one more GI Joe collab then. Can't see them leaving 2 'Cons to 1 bot. My guess is Optimus as a HAVOC.
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Posted by First-Aid on December 25th, 2022 @ 11:14pm CST
Don't think they'd go to far from main lines for either.
My belief is still Optimus (because they already did Megatron) but options may include:
HAVOC- may allow for bot mode to be comparable to Megs due to removal of hover vehicle despite larger vehicle size
Tiger Cat- longer armored Jeep-type vehicle
Mean Dog- longer vehicle, splits in two normally, could allow for an armored Prime to counter Megs heavily armed bot mode
MOBAT- because Prime as a tank is long overdue.
"In Your Dreams" vehicle: Rolling Thunder. 'Nuff said!
Posted by First-Aid on December 25th, 2022 @ 11:14pm CST
Bumblevivisector wrote:That'd be awesome, and the HAVOC always was my fav Joe land vehicle, but HISS Megs does need to be repainted red and given an Optimus head at some point in the future to homage Op's appearance in the Devil's Due crossover, even if that would throw off the Joe/Bots vs. Cobra/Cons theme.First-Aid wrote:This means at least one more GI Joe collab then. Can't see them leaving 2 'Cons to 1 bot. My guess is Optimus as a HAVOC.
Don't think they'd go to far from main lines for either.
My belief is still Optimus (because they already did Megatron) but options may include:
HAVOC- may allow for bot mode to be comparable to Megs due to removal of hover vehicle despite larger vehicle size
Tiger Cat- longer armored Jeep-type vehicle
Mean Dog- longer vehicle, splits in two normally, could allow for an armored Prime to counter Megs heavily armed bot mode
MOBAT- because Prime as a tank is long overdue.
"In Your Dreams" vehicle: Rolling Thunder. 'Nuff said!
Re: Video Review for GI Joe Megatron Figure Explores if the Toy is Worth the Price (2152448)
Posted by william-james88 on December 25th, 2022 @ 11:26pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on December 25th, 2022 @ 11:26pm CST
I too would find it crazy if they omitted Optimus from this crossover
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Posted by SykDealer on December 26th, 2022 @ 1:42am CST
Posted by SykDealer on December 26th, 2022 @ 1:42am CST
It's a shame they are only doing the same old boring (yes I said it) legacy characters. Those Joe vehicles are so cool one can easily imagine all the cool bits in an original robot mode. But no, we get the same 5 characters in vehicles that don't match colors with their bot modes 
leading to DISGUSTING mismatched, obtuse kibble. literally screaming into my gobots pillow rn tbh ngl 
leading to DISGUSTING mismatched, obtuse kibble. literally screaming into my gobots pillow rn tbh ngl
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Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on December 26th, 2022 @ 5:10am CST
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on December 26th, 2022 @ 5:10am CST
The other two looked pretty dire. So I'm not hopeful that this one will course correct the "Bot in cosplay kibble" aesthetic that BB and Megs enjoy. The comic book crossover designs ala Dreamwave & IDW, seem to grasp the concept a whole lot better than Hasbro does.
Not overly keen on GI Joe, in general. As strictly vehicle crossovers go, I think MASK would have been a better choice.
Not overly keen on GI Joe, in general. As strictly vehicle crossovers go, I think MASK would have been a better choice.
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Posted by william-james88 on December 26th, 2022 @ 7:10am CST
MASK would be tougher to pull off since the idea is to retain vehicke functionality and MASK vehicles have their own transforming gimmicks.
Posted by william-james88 on December 26th, 2022 @ 7:10am CST
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:The other two looked pretty dire. So I'm not hopeful that this one will course correct the "Bot in cosplay kibble" aesthetic that BB and Megs enjoy. The comic book crossover designs ala Dreamwave & IDW, seem to grasp the concept a whole lot better than Hasbro does.
Not overly keen on GI Joe, in general. As strictly vehicle crossovers go, I think MASK would have been a better choice.
MASK would be tougher to pull off since the idea is to retain vehicke functionality and MASK vehicles have their own transforming gimmicks.
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Posted by AcademyofDrX on December 26th, 2022 @ 8:45am CST
Right, the Rhino as Optimus seems like an obvious choice, but that would probably work as a deco only and not include any of the original play features. That would be the issue for most of the line.
On the other hand, the iconic Thunderhawk had only two main functions that I recall, the gull wing doors and a minor change with the bumper and spoiler. I think they should be able to develop a 3.75" compatible functional figure with similar engineering to Siege Sideswipe. I would really like to see that as a one-off.
Posted by AcademyofDrX on December 26th, 2022 @ 8:45am CST
william-james88 wrote:AllNewSuperRobot wrote:The other two looked pretty dire. So I'm not hopeful that this one will course correct the "Bot in cosplay kibble" aesthetic that BB and Megs enjoy. The comic book crossover designs ala Dreamwave & IDW, seem to grasp the concept a whole lot better than Hasbro does.
Not overly keen on GI Joe, in general. As strictly vehicle crossovers go, I think MASK would have been a better choice.
MASK would be tougher to pull off since the idea is to retain vehicke functionality and MASK vehicles have their own transforming gimmicks.
Right, the Rhino as Optimus seems like an obvious choice, but that would probably work as a deco only and not include any of the original play features. That would be the issue for most of the line.
On the other hand, the iconic Thunderhawk had only two main functions that I recall, the gull wing doors and a minor change with the bumper and spoiler. I think they should be able to develop a 3.75" compatible functional figure with similar engineering to Siege Sideswipe. I would really like to see that as a one-off.
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Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on December 26th, 2022 @ 9:12am CST
Most of the MASK vehicles are essentially triple changers EG Switchblade. Not a completely alien concept to Transformers. I think they would look a lot more interesting than this line's output of "good looking vehicle, but don't look too closely at the Bot Mode".
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on December 26th, 2022 @ 9:12am CST
william-james88 wrote:AllNewSuperRobot wrote:The other two looked pretty dire. So I'm not hopeful that this one will course correct the "Bot in cosplay kibble" aesthetic that BB and Megs enjoy. The comic book crossover designs ala Dreamwave & IDW, seem to grasp the concept a whole lot better than Hasbro does.
Not overly keen on GI Joe, in general. As strictly vehicle crossovers go, I think MASK would have been a better choice.
MASK would be tougher to pull off since the idea is to retain vehicke functionality and MASK vehicles have their own transforming gimmicks.
Most of the MASK vehicles are essentially triple changers EG Switchblade. Not a completely alien concept to Transformers. I think they would look a lot more interesting than this line's output of "good looking vehicle, but don't look too closely at the Bot Mode".
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Posted by ZeroWolf on December 26th, 2022 @ 9:22am CST
Posted by ZeroWolf on December 26th, 2022 @ 9:22am CST
I think we may just have to accept that mask is a dead line and that the reason its GI Joe and Transformers is to capitalise on the fandoms of both.
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Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on December 26th, 2022 @ 9:29am CST
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on December 26th, 2022 @ 9:29am CST
Yeah, MASK had it's time. Even IDW botched it, as a revival. Chiefly because I don't think it works in a shared universe. Particularly the same one as Transformers. The only dormant 80's property I think still deserves a revival is Bravestarr.
GI Joe's popularity is a strange one to me. I dunno, maybe it is a popular thing in America? But I don't hear too many people that actually like it, globally. Certain characters have pop culture status IE Cobra Commander or Destro. But personally, I couldn't name more than probably ten characters? I only know them from reading the crossovers that were printed in the part work.
GI Joe's popularity is a strange one to me. I dunno, maybe it is a popular thing in America? But I don't hear too many people that actually like it, globally. Certain characters have pop culture status IE Cobra Commander or Destro. But personally, I couldn't name more than probably ten characters? I only know them from reading the crossovers that were printed in the part work.
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Posted by william-james88 on December 26th, 2022 @ 9:39am CST
GI Joe is conceived as an American brand, especially the 80s version which is what all this is based on. It makes sense that it wouldn't have much appeal outside of the US if that is indeed the case.
Posted by william-james88 on December 26th, 2022 @ 9:39am CST
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:GI Joe's popularity is a strange one to me. I dunno, maybe it is a popular thing in America? But I don't hear too many people that actually like it, globally. Certain characters have pop culture status IE Cobra Commander or Destro. But personally, I couldn't name more than probably ten characters? I only know them from reading the crossovers that were printed in the part work.
GI Joe is conceived as an American brand, especially the 80s version which is what all this is based on. It makes sense that it wouldn't have much appeal outside of the US if that is indeed the case.
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 26th, 2022 @ 10:08am CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 26th, 2022 @ 10:08am CST
Most M.A.S.K vehicles barely "transform" anyway and we already have some Transformers with "M.A.S.K.ish" altmodes like Autobot Tracks or even ROTF Megatron. But what will make them never happen is the obscurity of the line. The Joe-Xover is a miracle to have ever happen and it's a HUGE brand.
BTW, my Megatron from Amazon.ca was delayed once again a few weeks ago but today I just "nudged" it by "modifying" the delivery date. So, in theory I should finally have it in 2 days.
BTW, my Megatron from Amazon.ca was delayed once again a few weeks ago but today I just "nudged" it by "modifying" the delivery date. So, in theory I should finally have it in 2 days.
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Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on December 26th, 2022 @ 10:11am CST
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on December 26th, 2022 @ 10:11am CST
You wouldn't have thought Hasbro would have difficulties releasing crossovers between brands it owns.
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 26th, 2022 @ 10:22am CST
There may be a lot of corporate shenanigans and red tape behind the scenes.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 26th, 2022 @ 10:22am CST
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:You wouldn't have thought Hasbro would have difficulties releasing crossovers between brands it owns.
There may be a lot of corporate shenanigans and red tape behind the scenes.
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Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on December 26th, 2022 @ 10:25am CST
I know that is definitely a thing with the ..complicated issue of the GoBots. Which otherwise would have been a no-brainer crossover years ago.
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on December 26th, 2022 @ 10:25am CST
-Kanrabat- wrote:AllNewSuperRobot wrote:You wouldn't have thought Hasbro would have difficulties releasing crossovers between brands it owns.
There may be a lot of corporate shenanigans and red tape behind the scenes.
I know that is definitely a thing with the ..complicated issue of the GoBots. Which otherwise would have been a no-brainer crossover years ago.
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Posted by Bumblevivisector on December 26th, 2022 @ 3:17pm CST
The other factor for G.I.Joe ARAH is that it hasn't aged all that great due to real world events. In one of Jim Sorenson's animation model books, there's a note from Buzz Dixon (I think?) that episodes should be structured like mini James Bond movies when possible. Well, one thing the '80s Joe has in common with James Bond is that they don't make as much sense now that the Cold War is over.
And while I agree that making TFs turn into functional MASK vehicles would just create toys that are jumbled messes, it always seemed like MASK would actually make sense in a TF universe with the same dynamics as early Marvel continuity, where the public feared and hated Autobots and Decepticons alike. R.A.A.T. creating vehicles that partially emulated Cybertronian transformation abilities to hunt down TFs would've made more sense than the full-on sci-fi vehicles they started deploying in the latter half of Budianski's run.
Posted by Bumblevivisector on December 26th, 2022 @ 3:17pm CST
william-james88 wrote:AllNewSuperRobot wrote:GI Joe's popularity is a strange one to me. I dunno, maybe it is a popular thing in America? But I don't hear too many people that actually like it, globally. Certain characters have pop culture status IE Cobra Commander or Destro. But personally, I couldn't name more than probably ten characters? I only know them from reading the crossovers that were printed in the part work.
GI Joe is conceived as an American brand, especially the 80s version which is what all this is based on. It makes sense that it wouldn't have much appeal outside of the US if that is indeed the case.
The other factor for G.I.Joe ARAH is that it hasn't aged all that great due to real world events. In one of Jim Sorenson's animation model books, there's a note from Buzz Dixon (I think?) that episodes should be structured like mini James Bond movies when possible. Well, one thing the '80s Joe has in common with James Bond is that they don't make as much sense now that the Cold War is over.
And while I agree that making TFs turn into functional MASK vehicles would just create toys that are jumbled messes, it always seemed like MASK would actually make sense in a TF universe with the same dynamics as early Marvel continuity, where the public feared and hated Autobots and Decepticons alike. R.A.A.T. creating vehicles that partially emulated Cybertronian transformation abilities to hunt down TFs would've made more sense than the full-on sci-fi vehicles they started deploying in the latter half of Budianski's run.
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Posted by Gauntlet101010 on December 26th, 2022 @ 5:41pm CST
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on December 26th, 2022 @ 5:41pm CST
If Soundwave's true I hope they learn from the previous two collabs. But it's probably been in development close to the other two, so likely not.
SW is a good choice. He's an iconic TF. I have to admit, I don't care about the Ravage with a collar. I'd rather they have redecoed a G1 Ravage into Black Cat. And have G1 tape compatibility!
If I'm gonna dream, may as well dream big, lol.
SW is a good choice. He's an iconic TF. I have to admit, I don't care about the Ravage with a collar. I'd rather they have redecoed a G1 Ravage into Black Cat. And have G1 tape compatibility!
If I'm gonna dream, may as well dream big, lol.
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Posted by chuckdawg1999 on December 27th, 2022 @ 12:59am CST
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on December 27th, 2022 @ 12:59am CST
They couldn't include Thrasher, the driver of the vehicle?
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Posted by Emerje on December 27th, 2022 @ 1:47am CST
Keeping the trend going. The HISS tank didn't come with a HISS Tank Driver and the AWE Striker didn't come with Crankcase.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on December 27th, 2022 @ 1:47am CST
chuckdawg1999 wrote:They couldn't include Thrasher, the driver of the vehicle?
Keeping the trend going. The HISS tank didn't come with a HISS Tank Driver and the AWE Striker didn't come with Crankcase.
Emerje
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 30th, 2022 @ 10:20am CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 30th, 2022 @ 10:20am CST
I really do wish they had used the Earth Wars Joe Crossover designs, seeing that vehicle for Soundwave, I really do think Earth wars had the better concepts.
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 30th, 2022 @ 11:40am CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 30th, 2022 @ 11:40am CST
I finally did my HISS Tank Megatron. So have my TlDr review:
Pros:
- Big and commanding presence.
- Kibble management is good and the backpack is forgiven because it serves as a "baby seat" for a Joe figure.
- Megatron do look like Megatron.
- The vehicle is just PERFECT and is clearly the main mode.
- The Baroness figure is excellent at this scale.
- The transformation was very interesting to figure out.
Cons:
- Too many hollow spaces that needs filling for the bot mode. Especially for Meg's classic arm canon. That's unforgivable.
- Poseability is very limited for the bot mode.
- Transformation is a bit fiddly toward the end to make sure everything align and tab properly.
- Not worth the full 130$CAN at all. It should have been at maximum the same price as the Joe Bee. But that's the price I paid so it's all good.
Conclusion:
Expensive, yes, but I'm glad I didn't missed out on this flawed, yet pretty cool thing. I might get the Bee while I'm at it.
Pros:
- Big and commanding presence.
- Kibble management is good and the backpack is forgiven because it serves as a "baby seat" for a Joe figure.
- Megatron do look like Megatron.
- The vehicle is just PERFECT and is clearly the main mode.
- The Baroness figure is excellent at this scale.
- The transformation was very interesting to figure out.
Cons:
- Too many hollow spaces that needs filling for the bot mode. Especially for Meg's classic arm canon. That's unforgivable.
- Poseability is very limited for the bot mode.
- Transformation is a bit fiddly toward the end to make sure everything align and tab properly.
- Not worth the full 130$CAN at all. It should have been at maximum the same price as the Joe Bee. But that's the price I paid so it's all good.
Conclusion:
Expensive, yes, but I'm glad I didn't missed out on this flawed, yet pretty cool thing. I might get the Bee while I'm at it.
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Posted by chuckdawg1999 on December 30th, 2022 @ 6:51pm CST
Technically The Baroness IS a HISS tank driver. It was on her original file card, and her being disfigured while driving a HISS was a major storyline in the comics.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on December 30th, 2022 @ 6:51pm CST
Emerje wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:They couldn't include Thrasher, the driver of the vehicle?
Keeping the trend going. The HISS tank didn't come with a HISS Tank Driver and the AWE Striker didn't come with Crankcase.
Emerje
Technically The Baroness IS a HISS tank driver. It was on her original file card, and her being disfigured while driving a HISS was a major storyline in the comics.
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 30th, 2022 @ 8:29pm CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 30th, 2022 @ 8:29pm CST
I hated that Bee. I hated it so much. And here I am, loving the shiit out of it! 
The bot was better than expected despite the fact that just a good shake is enough to untab the whole torso. As for the transformation and the vehicle? Chef kiss.
I wouldn't have paid full price for it. But as a trade-in against some unwanted used Transformers? Count me in!
I'm looking forward the rest of this libe, if they ever happen.
The bot was better than expected despite the fact that just a good shake is enough to untab the whole torso. As for the transformation and the vehicle? Chef kiss.
I wouldn't have paid full price for it. But as a trade-in against some unwanted used Transformers? Count me in!
I'm looking forward the rest of this libe, if they ever happen.
