Video Review of Transformers: Robots in Disguise Ultra Bee

Va'al wrote:Fellow Seibertronian chuckdawg1999 has once more found an early set of an upcoming toy, this time featuring the Robots in Disguise Combiner Force Ultra Bee - the Autobot Combiner of almost the entire Team Bee: Grimlock, Strongarm, Bumblebee, and Sideswipe! Check it out below.

Many collectors aren't going to be into this due to the simplified nature of the figure. I can't tell you that's wrong, but what I can tell you is that Ultra Bee is a solid combiner, that has a unique look that makes it stand out. Yes, the individual figures are simple, but the ritual of transforming them into their limb modes is fun while the figure comes together with a satisfying click at every point.

Quite the clever combiner. I was afraid the entire thing would be extremely hollow and cheap. This might become a buy solely for the purpose of standing next to rid Galvatronus. Also, isn't this technically a 7 bot combiner, since jetstorm and slipstream because the "core" of the sword

How did they go backwards from Power Core Combiners? At least each core figure was a fully functioning Transformer. Not to mention that the combined modes actually had some decent articulation. They could also be upgraded with Minicons as well.

If they had just upgraded the PCC limbs into what they have here (or rather Menasor and Galvatronus) but kept the base figure style from PCC, these would've been awesome instead of just somewhat cool.

Minicon upgradable, articulated combined modes made from a complete base Transfromer with simple robot mode limbs that don't autotransform into horribly mismatched spindly messes.

I love combiners so I'll pick these up but they're not a priority. At least for me though, Power Core Combiners are much better overall. Especially when you mirror the drones to make the limbs work better as some limbs (legs especially) don't mix with well others.

Ultra Bee looks really cool, and there are some really clever things happening with Grimlock and Bee. I really do like it, and I can't wait to get it myself!

Pass on that one, but "Menasor" looks promising!

Agreed. I don't collect RiD but I may pick up Menasor.

Just watched the review; that's quite the clever transformation on Bee - comes out really clean and it looks fun to do. If only it was a little more articulated I might have wanted it...

We had in box images for Transformers Robots in Disguise Activator Optimus Prime & Hi-Test, which was our first look at the figure and the first time we even knew it was coming. Thanks to Scotty P, we now have official images to get a better look at this two pack and how it looks in both modes. This image was found on a hidden Amazon listing.

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even the g1 combiners had more articulation

Anyone know where you can get Ultrabee?

Seibertron wrote:Anyone know where you can get Ultrabee?

No where official yet. Chuck got it off a seller on facebook.

I hope somewhere gets the RID (Hotwheels like) cars of the newer kind as the Grimlock-mobile is fun and i'd like to get one (since they use that design across their product line) - I may even get that bigger remote control one just for the car mode too - as it's daft.

Found on the cross-sell section of Combiner Force Menasor's box by fellow Seibertron user chuckdawg1999, we bring to you the first image of the Crash Combiner Shocknado toy! First found on the Robots in Disguise app a few months ago, this is the first time we're seeing the character in toy form and it is currently not known who they're combined from, but feel free to speculate on the boards after taking a look at the picture below!

Shocknado is a redeco/retool of Skyhammer it looks like. I'm expecting the individual names to be "Shockblast" and "Tornado", or something among those lines.

What's odd is that Shocknado's 2D artwork is the same as Riotgear's art from the Galvatronus set.

On the side, check this little discovery:



Toy swappers still exist...

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:On the side, check this little discovery:

Toy swappers still exist...

I'm not certain I wouldn't giggle a lot and buy that box immediately.

Shocknado?! Best name ever!

Fellow board member chuckdawg1999 once again has another new Combiner Force review for us; Menasor being the figure of choice this time! Check out said review of the Aligned continuity's take on the classic gestalt below and tell us what you think on the boards!

2 Combiners that are pretty good. Each offers something a little bit different and both pull it off well. I think I like Ultra Bee a bit more, but Menasor is no slouch. They both look cool!

Motormaster looks kinda cool, and Menasor is nice. But the limbs are weaker than I expected. Still on the fence on this.

Silverwing wrote:Shocknado?! Best name ever!

It sounds like Mark Wahlberg saying this movie title:

Kurona wrote:Fellow board member chuckdawg1999 once again has another new Combiner Force review for us; Menasor being the figure of choice this time! Check out said review of the Aligned continuity's take on the classic gestalt below and tell us what you think on the boards!

i really like the design of the characters they look really good as combiners
i hope someday they would release these that arent so simplified

Shocknado divides into Shockwave & Tornado, as confirmed by Griffin of Ozformer when he saw this set at the australian toy convention

We knew that new stock pictures of Activator Soundwave would come soon enough, once we fond the Optimus images the other day. We have them now and you can see the finished product that should be appearing in stores later this summer. These images, found on Amazon, show what happens when you plug in Laserbeak into the vehicle mode. Enjoy!


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william-james88 wrote:Shocknado divides into Shockwave & Tornado, as confirmed by Griffin of Ozformer when he saw this set at the australian toy convention

SHOCKWAVE'S COMING BACK?!

Kurona wrote:

william-james88 wrote:Shocknado divides into Shockwave & Tornado, as confirmed by Griffin of Ozformer when he saw this set at the australian toy convention

SHOCKWAVE'S COMING BACK?!

I must have missed that, but have mercy that's awesome.

meh, I'm probably going to get this just for laserbeak

I want it for Laserbeak and to possibly custom into Crankcase
... in a few years

If he has knees, I'm sold.

william-james88 wrote:

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Remold the head, redeco it, and you got a decent RiD laser OP or RiD Scourge (fitting since he's from the real RiD)

Kurona wrote:

william-james88 wrote:Shocknado divides into Shockwave & Tornado, as confirmed by Griffin of Ozformer when he saw this set at the australian toy convention

SHOCKWAVE'S COMING BACK?!

Goddammit, toyline, don't f*ck with my emotions. You have the toy rights, now make it happen this season!

HasbroToyShop.com has listed Transformers Optimus Prime 3-in-1 Fun Foam on their site. The product description helps to clue us in that this soap is intended for kids. The dispenser does seem like it is meant to look like Optimus Prime is shooting bubbles out of his mouth when in use. Hopefully this will encourage kids to use soap rather than create a mess by launching foam all over.

"Autobots have arrived on our planet for one more mission. Optimus Prime and Bumblebee are here to help kids get clean and have fun in the bath tub, shower, or at the sink."

Why does it look like he's going to shoot a little tentacle at me and drain my energon?

First Godbomber, now this. Looks like an influx of screaming TF products lately.

yes, definitely looks more creepy than crazy to me.

Huh....



Well, it's not so bad. Think of it this way guys. Now you can half-transform your G1 Megatron into this:



And, well...you can "fill in" the "blanks".

Somehow I don't think that's gonna fit.

Nobody's going to yell back at that Optimus???

Va'al wrote:Wildbreak is most clearly the offspring of Knock Out and Breakdown.


Guess they managed to hug after all...


Carry on.

sometimes you scare me Va'al, but this isn't one of those times, That's amusing

WreckerJack wrote:HasbroToyShop.com has listed Transformers Optimus Prime 3-in-1 Fun Foam on their site. The product description helps to clue us in that this soap is intended for kids. The dispenser does seem like it is meant to look like Optimus Prime is shooting bubbles out of his mouth when in use. Hopefully this will encourage kids to use soap rather than create a mess by launching foam all over.

"Autobots have arrived on our planet for one more mission. Optimus Prime and Bumblebee are here to help kids get clean and have fun in the bath tub, shower, or at the sink."

Anyone else mentally hearing Optimus going "Hrmp hrmpp BLARRRGGHHHHHHHHH"

GalvatronG1 wrote:

WreckerJack wrote:HasbroToyShop.com has listed Transformers Optimus Prime 3-in-1 Fun Foam on their site. The product description helps to clue us in that this soap is intended for kids. The dispenser does seem like it is meant to look like Optimus Prime is shooting bubbles out of his mouth when in use. Hopefully this will encourage kids to use soap rather than create a mess by launching foam all over.

"Autobots have arrived on our planet for one more mission. Optimus Prime and Bumblebee are here to help kids get clean and have fun in the bath tub, shower, or at the sink."

Anyone else mentally hearing Optimus going "Hrmp hrmpp BLARRRGGHHHHHHHHH"

I spent the majority of my time while writing that article trying not to laugh at the idea of Prime barfing up soap bubbles. Glad I'm not the only one.

If you like KO and Breakdown I'd recommend reading the windblade comics. They become conjunx edura.

"Buy our image of Optimus Prime that vomits foam, kids!"

Va'al wrote:Notified by fellow Seibertronian Sabrblade, we checked in with AllSpark user SwiftEagle who reports a Transformers: Robots in Disguise Warrior class Soundwave variant found. The new version has some added plastic to the otherwise entirely lightpiped facesculpt, adding the traditional faceplate, and a different pattern on the scanning sticker. Check it out for yourselves in the images below!

Just found at Target in CT. The packaging datestamp is 70161, the same as the plate-less version on the pegs with him.

It's a new addition to the plastic of his face.

Took me a bit to find it but someone on Tfw2005 added some silver paint to his soundwave on the face where it was raised up and itseems to match the faceplate variant So I am sure it is paint like people suggested
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GalvatronG1 wrote:Took me a bit to find it but someone on Tfw2005 added some silver paint to his soundwave on the face where it was raised up and itseems to match the faceplate variant So I am sure it is paint like people suggested

You can see in the pic that the blue-mouthplated one is MOSC. How could it be painted while it was still inside its unopened packaging?

And that the pic show the mouthplate to be seamlessly molded to the head's cheeks, whereas the silver-painted one does have noticeable seams between the silver paint and the blue plastic cheeks.

Deadput wrote:"Does that look like a consumer friendly face to you?"

Joshua Joyce

I think it being hilarious is more reason to buy it.

Sabrblade wrote:

GalvatronG1 wrote:Took me a bit to find it but someone on Tfw2005 added some silver paint to his soundwave on the face where it was raised up and itseems to match the faceplate variant So I am sure it is paint like people suggested

You can see in the pic that the blue-mouthplated one is MOSC. How could it be painted while it was still inside its unopened packaging?

And that the pic show the mouthplate to be seamlessly molded to the head's cheeks, whereas the silver-painted one does have noticeable seams between the silver paint and the blue plastic cheeks.

because it is a variant on paint, not on a new molding, or hasbro is weirder than we thought,

GalvatronG1 wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

GalvatronG1 wrote:Took me a bit to find it but someone on Tfw2005 added some silver paint to his soundwave on the face where it was raised up and itseems to match the faceplate variant So I am sure it is paint like people suggested

You can see in the pic that the blue-mouthplated one is MOSC. How could it be painted while it was still inside its unopened packaging?

And that the pic show the mouthplate to be seamlessly molded to the head's cheeks, whereas the silver-painted one does have noticeable seams between the silver paint and the blue plastic cheeks.

because it is a variant on paint, not on a new molding, or hasbro is weirder than we thought,

The guy who found the toy confirmed that it was molding, not paint. And posted more comparison pics of it with the normal full-visored version.

Sabrblade wrote:

GalvatronG1 wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

GalvatronG1 wrote:Took me a bit to find it but someone on Tfw2005 added some silver paint to his soundwave on the face where it was raised up and itseems to match the faceplate variant So I am sure it is paint like people suggested

You can see in the pic that the blue-mouthplated one is MOSC. How could it be painted while it was still inside its unopened packaging?

And that the pic show the mouthplate to be seamlessly molded to the head's cheeks, whereas the silver-painted one does have noticeable seams between the silver paint and the blue plastic cheeks.

because it is a variant on paint, not on a new molding, or hasbro is weirder than we thought,

The guy who found the toy confirmed that it was molding, not paint. And posted more comparison pics of it with the normal full-visored version.

true he did report that, but I am weird and would of bought it and disassembled the head to check to get undeniable proof outside of photos MOSC, but that's just me. If it is a new mold, it seems weird to make a new tooling for what could be done in paint. also has that been seen anywhere else, because i ordered one on amazon and i am curious if i get the full visor one, I like that look more,

Few more thoughts on the Combiner Teams:

Menasor is easier to swap around as he fits the "traditional" combiner scheme. Unfortunately, you can only swap the arms with Ultra Bee due to how Ultra Bee comes together. You can attach the pants of Crash Combiners, but I would recommend using Sideswipe and Strongarm; jet guy's tail fins get in the way a bit. Also, the torsos can't attach to Menasor's boots because of the leg connection. The swapping gimmick will probably gain traction once more sets are released.

Fellow Seibertronian carytheone has sent us a sighting from Baton Rouge's (LA) Toys'R'Us that for some may feel like a blast from the past in new clothes: from the Transformers: Robots in Disguise product lines, we have a sighting for transformable watches! Molded after Bumblebee and Optimus Prime, each for $14.99, the two items featured a working LCD display, and the whole thing can be removed and made to stand as a robot in and of itself. Check them out!