VIDEO REVIEW OF TRANSFORMERS ROBOTS IN DISGUISE DEPLOYERS FRACTURE AND AIRAZOR
Friday, July 3rd, 2015 2:07AM CDT
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Here is what Chuck had to say about the figure:
Fracture is a nice shade of Decepticon purple, and that's really the only nice thing I can say about this toy. Keeping in mind that it's intended for children I'm concerned about how long it would take the average child to break a figure made from such flimsy plastic, with a play feature that has a tendency to jam. Airazor looks good but is a static brick making its clear parts somewhat useless. Collectors move along, nothing to see here.
Enjoy!
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Posted by Ravage XK on July 3rd, 2015 @ 12:12pm CDT
Posted by Stuartmaximus on July 3rd, 2015 @ 12:53pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on July 3rd, 2015 @ 1:46pm CDT
Variety?Stuartmaximus wrote:How come one step Fracture is his earth motorcycle mode.....but yet his Minicon Deployer is his Cybertronian form?
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 3rd, 2015 @ 1:53pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Variety?Stuartmaximus wrote:How come one step Fracture is his earth motorcycle mode.....but yet his Minicon Deployer is his Cybertronian form?
Same goes for Drift.
Posted by NuclearConvoy on July 3rd, 2015 @ 7:45pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on July 3rd, 2015 @ 11:50pm CDT
ScottyP wrote:When literally every part is sculpted differently in some way, you're not in re-tool territory anymore. Shared transformation concept, but no enlarged "shared" parts from what I can tell.william-james88 wrote:You've got to explain this to me, how is he not a retooled upscale? Was he really a new mold from scratch? What difference makes this more individual?
They're Buck brothers.
Ravage XK wrote:God bless you Chuck for buying this crap so nobody else has to. I am shocked this was actually produced.
I can tell you that Drift is markedly better, but that's not saying much.
Posted by william-james88 on July 4th, 2015 @ 12:41am CDT
I might get that optimus if it goes on sale. That sideswipe looks horrid though.
Posted by Sabrblade on July 4th, 2015 @ 12:44am CDT
And where's Strongarm? She was involved in this too!
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on July 4th, 2015 @ 8:22pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Man, they look nothing like they did in the show. Sideswipe's close, but not enough.
And where's Strongarm? She was involved in this too!
For me Sideswipe looks the best, then I remember how bad that mold is. I like how Prime looks but not enough to justify a 3rd version of that mold.
Posted by MartianSpyGirl1996 on July 5th, 2015 @ 10:23pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on July 5th, 2015 @ 10:46pm CDT
MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:Is there not going to be a Strongarm upgrade?
There wont be. They already listed all the updates we will be getting as part of the clash of the TF line: http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/megatronus-alt-mode-revealed-and-more-possible-robots-in-disguise-product-releases/32801/
Posted by Sabrblade on July 6th, 2015 @ 9:35am CDT
Oh slag, I just realized that the app game pic of Warrior Megatronus has his goofy-looking battle mask over his face. They better not do that for the toy itself.william-james88 wrote:MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:Is there not going to be a Strongarm upgrade?
There wont be. They already listed all the updates we will be getting as part of the clash of the TF line: http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/megatronus-alt-mode-revealed-and-more-possible-robots-in-disguise-product-releases/32801/
Posted by william-james88 on July 6th, 2015 @ 11:12am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Oh slag, I just realized that the app game pic of Warrior Megatronus has his goofy-looking battle mask over his face. They better not do that for the toy itself.william-james88 wrote:MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:Is there not going to be a Strongarm upgrade?
There wont be. They already listed all the updates we will be getting as part of the clash of the TF line: http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/megatronus-alt-mode-revealed-and-more-possible-robots-in-disguise-product-releases/32801/
Hope for the best and expect the worst.
Posted by MartianSpyGirl1996 on July 7th, 2015 @ 6:59am CDT
william-james88 wrote:MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:Is there not going to be a Strongarm upgrade?
There wont be. They already listed all the updates we will be getting as part of the clash of the TF line: http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/megatronus-alt-mode-revealed-and-more-possible-robots-in-disguise-product-releases/32801/
Thank you. Not surprised... maybe Takara will pull through
Posted by Sabrblade on July 7th, 2015 @ 9:03am CDT
Takara seems to just be doing straight releases of the Hasbro versions, USA Edition style, rather than making their own releases.MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:william-james88 wrote:MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:Is there not going to be a Strongarm upgrade?
There wont be. They already listed all the updates we will be getting as part of the clash of the TF line: http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/megatronus-alt-mode-revealed-and-more-possible-robots-in-disguise-product-releases/32801/
Thank you. Not surprised... maybe Takara will pull through
Though, in all honesty, I kinda question if a mere two episodes really deserve their own subline imprint.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 7th, 2015 @ 9:48am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on July 7th, 2015 @ 9:49am CDT
They could have done better with all of them since none of them are remolded to be armored up like they were in the show.D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Those clash guys look nice. They could have done better with Bee but otherwise they look good
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 7th, 2015 @ 9:53am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:They could have done better with all of them since none of them are remolded to be armored up like they were in the show.D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Those clash guys look nice. They could have done better with Bee but otherwise they look good
Very true. Paint wise though they're allright for repaints
Posted by Va'al on July 8th, 2015 @ 4:25am CDT
Rejoice, Drift is better than Fracture! Unfortunately the limitations that Fracture had in terms of articulation are still present on Drift but the whole Deployer gimmick works much more smoothly. Jetstorm looks cool but not cool enough to cover the brick nature of the mold. I can see the bipedal Autobot Deployers getting stale rather quickly. If you want to experience the gimmick then by all means buy Drift but the Deployers aren't a necessary addition to any collection.
Posted by reluctantyouth on July 8th, 2015 @ 8:07am CDT
~reluctantyouth~
Posted by william-james88 on July 8th, 2015 @ 8:25am CDT
reluctantyouth wrote:I think McDonald's is gonna sue somebody...this screams Happy Meal toy all the way. These will surely be clogging the pegs at my local TRU soon. Walmart, Target, and Kmart are currently dried up of anything new in my area. I see this and his pal Fracture hitting TRU soon. Curse you Hasblow...Why even bother with this crap when there are so many characters and new molds that could and should have been developed for CW. CW is the best TF line to come out since the introduction of Generations...before that Classics held the title. I wouldn't give this piece of slag to a kid if I got it for free.
~reluctantyouth~
But Hasbro already said that this line is not intended for an older audience. It's only for kids (aside from the warrior class) and this toy plays along those lines so I dont see a problem. If you want to have RID toys targetted towards you, then come and join us in their discussion in the TAV thread
Posted by reluctantyouth on July 8th, 2015 @ 10:44am CDT
I understand that. I was just saying that Hasbro loves to stray from what works rather than what they think works. I have no interest in this line...nor do I think children will be enthused with it much more than for 5 seconds. I'm glad they are not making a bunch of stuff I want...feeding this hobby is costly enough. Again I was just making a generalization of Hasbro business practice as a whole.
Posted by william-james88 on July 8th, 2015 @ 12:08pm CDT
reluctantyouth wrote:
I understand that. I was just saying that Hasbro loves to stray from what works rather than what they think works. I have no interest in this line...nor do I think children will be enthused with it much more than for 5 seconds. I'm glad they are not making a bunch of stuff I want...feeding this hobby is costly enough. Again I was just making a generalization of Hasbro business practice as a whole.
I see, and I in turn understand you view. But I dont know if we are truly able to evaluate whether what Hasbro does works or not. We can say it sucks for us (and it does, as Takara surely tries to remedy the situation on their end). Hasbro has a whole department related to market research, they seem to know their stuff. And that flip and Change grimlock sold very well (thats the only bit I can attest to). The one steps also sold very well on the seibertron store, so I dont think any of us is well placed to say what the market at large feels.
And I dont find any "shelfwarming" to be valid arguments either (not that you brought it up, but in case anyone does). Firstly because the actual deluxes from the film were as seemingly stagnant and secondly because we cant be sure if those toys that we keep seeing on the shelves are those same toys or simply being constantly restocked (I did the test once by buying every single Skrapnel I could find and they were restocked every week).
And those 3 step changers are working super well in my area, the bumlblebee and optimus especially.
All I meant to say is that while sharing our personal opinions is fine, I think none of us are in the know enough to tell Hasbro that what they are doing is bad for their business. Especially when they invest a bunch into market research. They actually invite a bunch of lucky kids to play with prototypes and then ask for their feedback. My 10 year old cousin was really fond of one step Hound and of constuct bots (two things I didnt care for).
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 8th, 2015 @ 4:31pm CDT
reluctantyouth wrote:I understand that. I was just saying that Hasbro loves to stray from what works rather than what they think works. I have no interest in this line...nor do I think children will be enthused with it much more than for 5 seconds. I'm glad they are not making a bunch of stuff I want...feeding this hobby is costly enough. Again I was just making a generalization of Hasbro business practice as a whole.
So, what you say is that Hasbro/Takara should NEVER try anything new ever. By that logic, the Transformers franchise would have died in 1986 before the Movie would have been made. Once all the Diaclone molds and their main repaint would have overstayed their welcome on the store shelves, Transformers would have been over.
In another timeline, you wouldnt even been collecting transformers. You would collect something else and you would STILL manage to complain about it.
Posted by no-one on July 8th, 2015 @ 6:17pm CDT
I can positively report that the Guardians do in fact have 3 points of articulation, including: shoulder and waist rotation. The Heroes line include Optimus Prime (not pictured), Bumblebee, Sideswipe and Steeljaw.
Keep your browser pointed to Seibertron.com and keep hitting that refresh button for the freshest news, the most extensive galleries and the best Transformers discussion around.
Posted by Metroplex79 on July 8th, 2015 @ 7:35pm CDT
carytheone wrote:Howdy fellow Seibertronians! Robots in Disguise 6" Titan Guardians were spotted at US retail today at the Family Dollar in Houma, LA by none other than yours truly. This line was previously reported here to include the 12" Heros with 4 points of articulation and the 6" with no articulation.
I can positively report that the Guardians do in fact have 3 points of articulation, including: shoulder and waist rotation. The Heroes line include Optimus Prime (not pictured), Bumblebee, Sideswipe and Steeljaw.
Mini Titans?
When they repaint this line, they'll call them Giant Midgets.
Posted by Sabrblade on July 8th, 2015 @ 11:13pm CDT
6" Titan Guardians have been a thing since 2013.Metroplex79 wrote:Mini Titans?
When they repaint this line, they'll call them Giant Midgets.
Posted by Optimizzy on July 8th, 2015 @ 11:22pm CDT
Posted by Optimizzy on July 8th, 2015 @ 11:40pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on July 9th, 2015 @ 6:04am CDT
Optimizzy wrote:Heres a screen of my post. It has the pic of Optimus.
Did you send them to the news team? Next time you find something that you think might be newsworthy, you have to send it to them sing the link in my signature. It's the only way to make sure they see it.
Posted by Optimizzy on July 9th, 2015 @ 8:44am CDT
william-james88 wrote:Optimizzy wrote:Heres a screen of my post. It has the pic of Optimus.
Did you send them to the news team? Next time you find something that you think might be newsworthy, you have to send it to them sing the link in my signature. It's the only way to make sure they see it.
I have before. Maybe I didn't this time, but it hasn't been the first time I've submitted something that turned up later. I don't want to come off as whining but part of the fun of reporting new stuff is getting credit. But it's ok.
Posted by william-james88 on July 9th, 2015 @ 9:03am CDT
Optimizzy wrote:william-james88 wrote:Optimizzy wrote:Heres a screen of my post. It has the pic of Optimus.
Did you send them to the news team? Next time you find something that you think might be newsworthy, you have to send it to them sing the link in my signature. It's the only way to make sure they see it.
I have before. Maybe I didn't this time, but it hasn't been the first time I've submitted something that turned up later. I don't want to come off as whining but part of the fun of reporting new stuff is getting credit. But it's ok.
That's totally understandable. So for next time, just to make sure you have the odds in your favour, send it through "submit news" / the link in my signature.
Posted by Evil Eye on July 9th, 2015 @ 6:13pm CDT
Well...I sure am glad I bought the Iron Factory version, let's put it that way.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 9th, 2015 @ 6:17pm CDT
Posted by no-one on July 9th, 2015 @ 6:23pm CDT
Posted by RAcast on July 9th, 2015 @ 7:37pm CDT
It's RiD Deluxe Airachnid hideous.
I may go buy Maiden after all... I was basically waiting to see Hasbro's answer to it, and well...
Posted by Va'al on July 9th, 2015 @ 7:57pm CDT
Posted by Noideaforaname on July 9th, 2015 @ 9:53pm CDT
Man, Fixit has forever ruined how I view Legion figures...
Posted by no-one on July 9th, 2015 @ 10:15pm CDT
He does indeed set the bar pretty high. He is more like a nice legends figure.Noideaforaname wrote:Man, Fixit has forever ruined how I view Legion figures...
Posted by william-james88 on July 10th, 2015 @ 12:36am CDT
Firstly, we have some truly never before seen Legion reveals such as Windblade, Drift and Thunderhoof (Come on Hasbro, he didn't need another pair of antlers, just leave the rake!) as well as others revealed in the app such as Ultra Magnus (check out that artwork), Alpine Sideswipe and Patrol Strongarm. You can find the entire gallery here.
And secondly we finally got the official reveal of the Clash of the Titans line. While these have been out in Australia and Canada, Hasbro had yet to reveal this line or offer official pictures for the legion class figures. These are redecos of various classes of toys from Robots in Disguise exclusively at Toysrus on an unprecedented global scale (distributed through both Takara in Japan and Hasbro in the rest of the world). Following the pictures, you will see the press release of these new figures.
TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE – CLASH OF THE TRANSFORMERS PRODUCT INFORMATION
New for 2015, Hasbro’s TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE gets even more epic with CLASH OF THE TRANSFORMERS, an exclusive product line coming to Toys “R” Us stores featuring exclusive characters and looks from the final episodes of season 1 of the new animated series TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE, airing in the U.S. on Cartoon Network.
As the season builds to an epic conclusion, the rampaging Decepticons are joined by an evil bot, one more powerful and more sinister than any Decepticon loose on Earth. His name is Megatronus, one of the original 13 Primes who quit his gig and became the first Decepticon. Only with the help of the greatest Autobot of all time, Optimus Prime, whose training in the Realm of the Primes has led to this moment along with the powerful and versatile Decepticon Hunter weapons can Bumblebee and his team hope to power up and defeat Megatronus!
The Decepticons are united. The Autobots are powered up. Earth's fate hangs in the balance. The CLASH OF THE TRANSFORMERS is on!
The 2015 TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE — CLASH OF THE TRANSFORMERS line, including MEGATRONUS, from Hasbro is available exclusively at Toys “R” Us.
Action Figures
TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE — CLASH OF THE TRANSFORMERS OPTIMUS PRIME VS. MEGATRONUS Legion Class Pack
(Ages 6 years & up/Available: Fall 2015)
The CLASH OF THE TRANSFORMERS never ends! This OPTIMUS PRIME vs. MEGATRONUS figure pack pits the leaders of the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS against each other in the next generation of TRANSFORMERS combat. On one side is OPTIMUS PRIME, with his “power up” deco white armor that shows his valor whether he’s in mighty bot mode or heavy-duty semi truck mode. On the other is MEGATRONUS, and his “power up” deco black armor shows his evil as he converts from robot warrior mode to hardcore tank mode! When the battle is over for the day, you can scan your figures’ badges into the TRANSFORMERS ROBOTS IN DISGUISE app (device not included) and unlock the characters for awesome virtual battles! Available exclusively at Toys “R” Us stores and at ToysRUs.com.
TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE — CLASH OF THE TRANSFORMERS BUMBLEBEE VS. UNDERBITE Legion Class Pack
(Ages 6 years & up/Available: Fall 2015)
The CLASH OF THE TRANSFORMERS never ends! This BUMBLEBEE VS. UNDERBITE figure pack pits AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS against each other in the next generation of TRANSFORMERS combat. On one side is BUMBLEBEE, who’s a fearless scout and fighter whether he’s in mighty bot mode or racing sports car mode, with his exclusive “power up” deco. On the other is UNDERBITE, who has an appetite for destruction when he’s in beast mode and a need for speed in racer mode! When the battle is over for the day, you can scan your figures’ badges into THE TRANSFORMERS ROBOTS IN DISGUISE app (device not included) and unlock the characters for awesome virtual battles! Available exclusively at Toys “R” Us stores and at ToysRUs.com.
TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE — CLASH OF THE TRANSFORMERS OPTIMUS PRIME 3-STEP CHANGERS Figure
(Ages 6 years & up/Available: Fall 2015)
DECEPTICONS beware, because this 3-STEP CHANGERS OPTIMUS PRIME figure with exclusive “power up” deco converts in a heartbeat from robot mode to combat vehicle mode, and he’s not messing around! Convert him in 3 easy steps to either mode, and keep converting him back and forth so his DECEPTICON enemies can’t keep up! When the battle is over for the day, you can scan your figures’ badges into the TRANSFORMERS ROBOTS IN DISGUISE app (device not included) and unlock the characters for awesome virtual battles. Available exclusively at Toys “R” Us stores and at ToysRUs.com.
TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE — CLASH OF THE TRANSFORMERS BUMBLEBEE 3-STEP CHANGERS Figure
(Ages 6 years & up/Available: Fall 2015)
DECEPTICONS beware, because this 3-STEP CHANGERS BUMBLEBEE figure featuring exclusive “power up” deco converts in a heartbeat from robot mode to combat vehicle mode, and he’s not messing around! Convert him in 3 easy steps to either mode, and keep converting him back and forth so his DECEPTICON enemies can’t keep up! When the battle is over for the day, you can scan your figures’ badges into the TRANSFORMERS ROBOTS IN DISGUISE app (device not included) and unlock the characters for awesome virtual battles. Available exclusively at Toys “R” Us stores and at ToysRUs.com.
TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE — CLASH OF THE TRANSFORMERS MEGATRONUS 5-STEP CHANGERS Figure
(Ages 6 years & up/Available: Fall 2015)
AUTOBOTS beware, Megatronus has arrived! This upgraded DECEPTICON leader with exclusive “power up” deco has a double-bladed axe in robot mode for hardcore hand-to-hand combat. He converts from robot mode to tank mode in just 5 steps. Your TRANSFORMERS clashes will never be the same once your MEGATRONUS figure is on the hunt! Available exclusively at Toys “R” Us stores and at ToysRUs.com.
Posted by Burn on July 10th, 2015 @ 4:18am CDT
Posted by MrBlack on July 10th, 2015 @ 9:23am CDT
Oh well, at least Megatronus and Thunderhoof look nice.
Posted by BERSEKAEL on July 10th, 2015 @ 9:46am CDT
Posted by Cliff Jumper on July 10th, 2015 @ 10:49am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on July 10th, 2015 @ 10:53am CDT
Cliff Jumper wrote:So does Hasbro or Takara have any plans to make warrior class versions of the decepticons from the show?
Yes. Warriors Megatronus, Thunderhoof and Quillfire were all found on listings. Hasbro said they wanted to release the good guys first but that more decepticons would come.
Posted by Sabrblade on July 10th, 2015 @ 11:17am CDT
Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on July 10th, 2015 @ 11:56am CDT
BERSEKAEL wrote:well, is time to hunt Windblade on Ebay!
Good luck.
Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 10th, 2015 @ 12:40pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 10th, 2015 @ 12:58pm CDT
BERSEKAEL wrote:well, is time to hunt Windblade on Ebay!
How come? She's no longer available?
Amazon Prime have it for pretty cheap and if you are American, there's a possibility for free shipping.
http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Gene ... =windblade?tag=seibertron07-20&
Posted by william-james88 on July 10th, 2015 @ 1:42pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:BERSEKAEL wrote:well, is time to hunt Windblade on Ebay!
How come? She's no longer available?
Amazon Prime have it for pretty cheap and if you are American, there's a possibility for free shipping.
http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Gene ... =windblade?tag=seibertron07-20&
She's pretty cheap on e-bay too and you dont even need Prime for free shipping: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?siteid=0&pub=5574891718&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FTransformers-Generations-Deluxe-Class-Windblade-Figure-New-%2F371304711364%3Fpt%3DLH_DefaultDomain_0%26hash%3Ditem56737c44c4%26
Although I would kindly warn anyone who doesnt have the mold to avoid it. It's the fiddliest transformer I have handled in quite a while.