Video Review Of Transformers War for Cybertron Earthrise Deluxe Class Hoist
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Greetings Seibertronians! Looking forward to finding Earthrise Deluxes in your area? Well fellow Seibertron user and YouTube reviewer, Chuckdawg1999, has gotten his hands on Hoist, part of the first wave of Deluxes from the Earthrise line. Find his thoughts and the embedded review below!
Do you agree with this review? Is Hoist on your list of toys to get? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Whereas Cliffjumper is on the smaller end of the deluxe spectrum Hoist is a figure that's on the larger end, it's a big beefy robot. Unlike the 30th anniversary figure, Earthrise Hoist borrows more from the classic G1 design, for better or worse in the case of the arm flaps. Transformation is a bit fiddly but once everything comes together you end up with a nice and tight truck mode. While not the best of the Wave 1 deluxe figures, Hoist fills a niche that might just be what your collection is looking for.
Do you agree with this review? Is Hoist on your list of toys to get? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!
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Re: Video Review Of Transformers War for Cybertron Earthrise Deluxe Class Hoist (2052041)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 11th, 2020 @ 5:48pm CST
thank you for the thoughts Kev, very well said.
I'm beginning to think Cliffjumper might pull a SS Jazz for me: little for the price point, a rip off to some, but an amazing figure to me, at least I'm hoping so
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 11th, 2020 @ 5:48pm CST
TF-fan kev777 wrote:Reviews the deluxes and micros
thank you for the thoughts Kev, very well said.
I'm beginning to think Cliffjumper might pull a SS Jazz for me: little for the price point, a rip off to some, but an amazing figure to me, at least I'm hoping so
Re: Video Review Of Transformers War for Cybertron Earthrise Deluxe Class Hoist (2052046)
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on February 11th, 2020 @ 6:30pm CST
That is pretty much where I'm at right now on him. Hes a great figure and I don't feel cheated by the pricepoint; but, I am leery if they try to remake all the minibots in this way. The BFG does a lot to help make up for the small size, especially since the most recent legends figures didn't come with any weapons. But really my biggest hesitation on the minibots moving to deluxe class is that it is going to take deluxe slots away from other figures. How long are we going to have to wait for someone like Horribull or Fangry if Hasbro wants to give minibots like Huffer, Warpath and Gears an update first.
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on February 11th, 2020 @ 6:30pm CST
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:TF-fan kev777 wrote:Reviews the deluxes and micros
thank you for the thoughts Kev, very well said.
I'm beginning to think Cliffjumper might pull a SS Jazz for me: little for the price point, a rip off to some, but an amazing figure to me, at least I'm hoping so
That is pretty much where I'm at right now on him. Hes a great figure and I don't feel cheated by the pricepoint; but, I am leery if they try to remake all the minibots in this way. The BFG does a lot to help make up for the small size, especially since the most recent legends figures didn't come with any weapons. But really my biggest hesitation on the minibots moving to deluxe class is that it is going to take deluxe slots away from other figures. How long are we going to have to wait for someone like Horribull or Fangry if Hasbro wants to give minibots like Huffer, Warpath and Gears an update first.
Re: Video Review Of Transformers War for Cybertron Earthrise Deluxe Class Hoist (2052047)
Posted by LinaNui on February 11th, 2020 @ 6:39pm CST
What is up with this guys reviews always being featured on the main page? Nothing against him, but we have had reviews of the figures long before he posts most of his videos. Like I said earlier, nothing against him, I am just curious.
Posted by LinaNui on February 11th, 2020 @ 6:39pm CST
ZeroWolf wrote:Greetings Seibertronians! Looking forward to finding Earthrise Deluxes in your area? Well fellow Seibertron user and YouTube reviewer, Chuckdawg1999, has gotten his hands on Hoist, part of the first wave of Deluxes from the Earthrise line. Find his thoughts and the embedded review below!chuckdawg1999 wrote:Whereas Cliffjumper is on the smaller end of the deluxe spectrum Hoist is a figure that's on the larger end, it's a big beefy robot. Unlike the 30th anniversary figure, Earthrise Hoist borrows more from the classic G1 design, for better or worse in the case of the arm flaps. Transformation is a bit fiddly but once everything comes together you end up with a nice and tight truck mode. While not the best of the Wave 1 deluxe figures, Hoist fills a niche that might just be what your collection is looking for.
Do you agree with this review? Is Hoist on your list of toys to get? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!
What is up with this guys reviews always being featured on the main page? Nothing against him, but we have had reviews of the figures long before he posts most of his videos. Like I said earlier, nothing against him, I am just curious.
Re: Video Review Of Transformers War for Cybertron Earthrise Deluxe Class Hoist (2052048)
Posted by Flashwave on February 11th, 2020 @ 6:41pm CST
He is local and in house
Posted by Flashwave on February 11th, 2020 @ 6:41pm CST
LinaNui wrote:ZeroWolf wrote:Greetings Seibertronians! Looking forward to finding Earthrise Deluxes in your area? Well fellow Seibertron user and YouTube reviewer, Chuckdawg1999, has gotten his hands on Hoist, part of the first wave of Deluxes from the Earthrise line. Find his thoughts and the embedded review below!chuckdawg1999 wrote:Whereas Cliffjumper is on the smaller end of the deluxe spectrum Hoist is a figure that's on the larger end, it's a big beefy robot. Unlike the 30th anniversary figure, Earthrise Hoist borrows more from the classic G1 design, for better or worse in the case of the arm flaps. Transformation is a bit fiddly but once everything comes together you end up with a nice and tight truck mode. While not the best of the Wave 1 deluxe figures, Hoist fills a niche that might just be what your collection is looking for.
Do you agree with this review? Is Hoist on your list of toys to get? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!
What is up with this guys reviews always being featured on the main page? Nothing against him, but we have had reviews of the figures long before he posts most of his videos. Like I said earlier, nothing against him, I am just curious.
He is local and in house
Re: Video Review Of Transformers War for Cybertron Earthrise Deluxe Class Hoist (2052056)
Posted by no-one on February 11th, 2020 @ 7:46pm CST
Posted by no-one on February 11th, 2020 @ 7:46pm CST
Flashwave wrote:He is local and in houseLinaNui wrote:What is up with this guys reviews always being featured on the main page? Nothing against him, but we have had reviews of the figures long before he posts most of his videos. Like I said earlier, nothing against him, I am just curious.ZeroWolf wrote:Greetings Seibertronians! Looking forward to finding Earthrise Deluxes in your area? Well fellow Seibertron user and YouTube reviewer, Chuckdawg1999, has gotten his hands on Hoist, part of the first wave of Deluxes from the Earthrise line. Find his thoughts and the embedded review below![vid]oldpalchuck[/vid]chuckdawg1999 wrote:Whereas Cliffjumper is on the smaller end of the deluxe spectrum Hoist is a figure that's on the larger end, it's a big beefy robot. Unlike the 30th anniversary figure, Earthrise Hoist borrows more from the classic G1 design, for better or worse in the case of the arm flaps. Transformation is a bit fiddly but once everything comes together you end up with a nice and tight truck mode. While not the best of the Wave 1 deluxe figures, Hoist fills a niche that might just be what your collection is looking for.
Do you agree with this review? Is Hoist on your list of toys to get? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!
Re: Video Review Of Transformers War for Cybertron Earthrise Deluxe Class Hoist (2052058)
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on February 11th, 2020 @ 7:57pm CST
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on February 11th, 2020 @ 7:57pm CST
I figure I would give some time to the new A.I.R. Lock connectors for Ironworks and Hoist with Siege OS and Astrotrain. While I really didn't like Soundbarrier at first sight based on how simple his transformation is, I now see how necessary he is going to be and believe there will be a run on him by those who want to build cities. I'll be getting at least 2, depending on what else gets revealed soon.
For Siege I triple dipped on all 3 regular weaponizers (and got one of each Powerdasher), I loved the gimmick so much. That was my original plan with the micromaster bases, hence the the 2 Ironworks figures. I have a third coming from Hasbro Pulse that I got with the 20% off black Friday coupon. I'm on the fence on whether I'll keep him or just return him for full price to Target on the receipt for these 2. For some reason they just aren't as much fun as the weaponizers were, not bad, but not as great to me.
For the 2 in the photo, the one connected to OS is in his normal configuration, except I removed the ramp that goes to the ground and moved it to side to be able to reach OS. This is where Soundbarrier will end up once he make and appearance at retail. The second one was my own tinkering around.
For Siege I triple dipped on all 3 regular weaponizers (and got one of each Powerdasher), I loved the gimmick so much. That was my original plan with the micromaster bases, hence the the 2 Ironworks figures. I have a third coming from Hasbro Pulse that I got with the 20% off black Friday coupon. I'm on the fence on whether I'll keep him or just return him for full price to Target on the receipt for these 2. For some reason they just aren't as much fun as the weaponizers were, not bad, but not as great to me.
For the 2 in the photo, the one connected to OS is in his normal configuration, except I removed the ramp that goes to the ground and moved it to side to be able to reach OS. This is where Soundbarrier will end up once he make and appearance at retail. The second one was my own tinkering around.
Re: Video Review Of Transformers War for Cybertron Earthrise Deluxe Class Hoist (2052066)
Posted by Lore Keeper on February 11th, 2020 @ 8:35pm CST
Posted by Lore Keeper on February 11th, 2020 @ 8:35pm CST
Flashwave wrote:LinaNui wrote:ZeroWolf wrote:Greetings Seibertronians! Looking forward to finding Earthrise Deluxes in your area? Well fellow Seibertron user and YouTube reviewer, Chuckdawg1999, has gotten his hands on Hoist, part of the first wave of Deluxes from the Earthrise line. Find his thoughts and the embedded review below!chuckdawg1999 wrote:Whereas Cliffjumper is on the smaller end of the deluxe spectrum Hoist is a figure that's on the larger end, it's a big beefy robot. Unlike the 30th anniversary figure, Earthrise Hoist borrows more from the classic G1 design, for better or worse in the case of the arm flaps. Transformation is a bit fiddly but once everything comes together you end up with a nice and tight truck mode. While not the best of the Wave 1 deluxe figures, Hoist fills a niche that might just be what your collection is looking for.
Do you agree with this review? Is Hoist on your list of toys to get? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!
What is up with this guys reviews always being featured on the main page? Nothing against him, but we have had reviews of the figures long before he posts most of his videos. Like I said earlier, nothing against him, I am just curious.
He is local and in house
Re: Video Review Of Transformers War for Cybertron Earthrise Deluxe Class Hoist (2052069)
Posted by Tuned Agent on February 11th, 2020 @ 9:11pm CST
The A.I.R. Lock system is also a great way for Hoist to test his alt mode's towing capacity.
Posted by Tuned Agent on February 11th, 2020 @ 9:11pm CST
TF-fan kev777 wrote:
The A.I.R. Lock system is also a great way for Hoist to test his alt mode's towing capacity.
Re: Video Review Of Transformers War for Cybertron Earthrise Deluxe Class Hoist (2052071)
Posted by Counterpunch on February 11th, 2020 @ 9:18pm CST
Posted by Counterpunch on February 11th, 2020 @ 9:18pm CST
Re: Video Review Of Transformers War for Cybertron Earthrise Deluxe Class Hoist (2052073)
Posted by LE0KING on February 11th, 2020 @ 9:31pm CST
Posted by LE0KING on February 11th, 2020 @ 9:31pm CST
I know it's an unpopular opinion, but looking at this Hoist (and 90 percent of earthrise), man I want G1 to die.
Re: Video Review Of Transformers War for Cybertron Earthrise Deluxe Class Hoist (2052077)
Posted by Flashwave on February 11th, 2020 @ 9:46pm CST
So I herd liek Soundbarrierz
Posted by Flashwave on February 11th, 2020 @ 9:46pm CST
Counterpunch wrote:
So I herd liek Soundbarrierz
Re: Video Review Of Transformers War for Cybertron Earthrise Deluxe Class Hoist (2052080)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on February 12th, 2020 @ 12:58am CST
Well, of course it's unpopular in threads like this. Generations is a continuation of Classics - being neo-G1 is its raison d'etre.
Besides, Hasbro already made a non-vintage-style Hoist in Generations:
You want a non-blocky Generations Hoist? Already exists, reasonably easy to find on eBay. Unlike, say, Universe Sideswipe prior to SIEGE.
Earthrise Hoist is made for fans of the cartoon who enjoy the vintage designs. Let us have our turn.
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on February 12th, 2020 @ 12:58am CST
LE0KING wrote:I know it's an unpopular opinion, but looking at this Hoist (and 90 percent of earthrise), man I want G1 to die.
Well, of course it's unpopular in threads like this. Generations is a continuation of Classics - being neo-G1 is its raison d'etre.
Besides, Hasbro already made a non-vintage-style Hoist in Generations:
You want a non-blocky Generations Hoist? Already exists, reasonably easy to find on eBay. Unlike, say, Universe Sideswipe prior to SIEGE.
Earthrise Hoist is made for fans of the cartoon who enjoy the vintage designs. Let us have our turn.
Re: Video Review Of Transformers War for Cybertron Earthrise Deluxe Class Hoist (2052085)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on February 12th, 2020 @ 5:25am CST
I can get behind that at this point
Posted by Hellscream9999 on February 12th, 2020 @ 5:25am CST
LE0KING wrote:I know it's an unpopular opinion, but looking at this Hoist (and 90 percent of earthrise), man I want G1 to die.
I can get behind that at this point
Re: Video Review Of Transformers War for Cybertron Earthrise Deluxe Class Hoist (2052086)
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on February 12th, 2020 @ 6:26am CST
My thoughts are we just need a rotating set for leaders. Like one year Prime, the next could be Rodimus, the year after a Japanese character, Sentinel, or maybe a new character/non-G1 Optimus Prime. And for the cons it could be Megatron, then Galvatron, then Japanese, Beast Megatron, or a new character. Just to keep it a bit fresh and we avoid clogging shelves with a bunch of Megatrons.
Of course, that could just lead to clogging shelves with a bunch of figures most people didn't ask for because I doubt a lot of kids are begging for characters like Sentinel, Deathsaurus, or RID Prime.
On the plus side though, despite the more G1 faithful designs (which isn't bad, just not my aesthetic), I've probably been more excited for these new figures because of the massive increase in quality. Earthrise I was hoping would let me save money, but that leader Prime is seriously tempting me, and a lot of the rumored figures are new versions of characters that haven't gotten that many figures.
And given the "Budget MP" design of these figures, I believe that this trilogy might be the G1 swansong for a year or two. It's definitely not going away, but Hasbro might start adding in remakes of bricks/GPS riddled figures from Beast Wars, Unicron Trilogy, and maybe even touch on some ideas from the "G1.5" era like the Predators or Turbomasters. Of course, we might get some of these in WFC part 3, or even a few in Earthrise.
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on February 12th, 2020 @ 6:26am CST
Hellscream9999 wrote:LE0KING wrote:I know it's an unpopular opinion, but looking at this Hoist (and 90 percent of earthrise), man I want G1 to die.
I can get behind that at this point
My thoughts are we just need a rotating set for leaders. Like one year Prime, the next could be Rodimus, the year after a Japanese character, Sentinel, or maybe a new character/non-G1 Optimus Prime. And for the cons it could be Megatron, then Galvatron, then Japanese, Beast Megatron, or a new character. Just to keep it a bit fresh and we avoid clogging shelves with a bunch of Megatrons.
Of course, that could just lead to clogging shelves with a bunch of figures most people didn't ask for because I doubt a lot of kids are begging for characters like Sentinel, Deathsaurus, or RID Prime.
On the plus side though, despite the more G1 faithful designs (which isn't bad, just not my aesthetic), I've probably been more excited for these new figures because of the massive increase in quality. Earthrise I was hoping would let me save money, but that leader Prime is seriously tempting me, and a lot of the rumored figures are new versions of characters that haven't gotten that many figures.
And given the "Budget MP" design of these figures, I believe that this trilogy might be the G1 swansong for a year or two. It's definitely not going away, but Hasbro might start adding in remakes of bricks/GPS riddled figures from Beast Wars, Unicron Trilogy, and maybe even touch on some ideas from the "G1.5" era like the Predators or Turbomasters. Of course, we might get some of these in WFC part 3, or even a few in Earthrise.
Re: Video Review Of Transformers War for Cybertron Earthrise Deluxe Class Hoist (2052087)
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on February 12th, 2020 @ 6:59am CST
Target, I presume?
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on February 12th, 2020 @ 6:59am CST
Counterpunch wrote:
Target, I presume?
Re: Video Review Of Transformers War for Cybertron Earthrise Deluxe Class Hoist (2052095)
Posted by Counterpunch on February 12th, 2020 @ 10:57am CST
Yeah.
So, is anyone able to look at Earthrise Starscream and not see those giant gaps between his pectoral vents and shoulders?
It's almost all I can see.
Posted by Counterpunch on February 12th, 2020 @ 10:57am CST
TF-fan kev777 wrote:Counterpunch wrote:
Target, I presume?
Yeah.
So, is anyone able to look at Earthrise Starscream and not see those giant gaps between his pectoral vents and shoulders?
It's almost all I can see.
Re: Video Review Of Transformers War for Cybertron Earthrise Deluxe Class Hoist (2052098)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 12th, 2020 @ 12:34pm CST
If you have one or more of the many iterations of the Classics mold, you get used to it.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 12th, 2020 @ 12:34pm CST
Counterpunch wrote:TF-fan kev777 wrote:Counterpunch wrote:
Target, I presume?
Yeah.
So, is anyone able to look at Earthrise Starscream and not see those giant gaps between his pectoral vents and shoulders?
It's almost all I can see.
If you have one or more of the many iterations of the Classics mold, you get used to it.
Re: Video Review Of Transformers War for Cybertron Earthrise Deluxe Class Hoist (2052104)
Posted by Counterpunch on February 12th, 2020 @ 1:55pm CST
Wut?
Posted by Counterpunch on February 12th, 2020 @ 1:55pm CST
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Counterpunch wrote:TF-fan kev777 wrote:Counterpunch wrote:
Target, I presume?
Yeah.
So, is anyone able to look at Earthrise Starscream and not see those giant gaps between his pectoral vents and shoulders?
It's almost all I can see.
If you have one or more of the many iterations of the Classics mold, you get used to it.
Wut?
Re: Video Review Of Transformers War for Cybertron Earthrise Deluxe Class Hoist (2052106)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 12th, 2020 @ 2:11pm CST
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 12th, 2020 @ 2:11pm CST
Ah those. Never seen them, but then again, let's see if the final releases suffer from that when properly tabbed in.
:EDIT: and he does! Darn.
:EDIT: and he does! Darn.
Re: Video Review Of Transformers War for Cybertron Earthrise Deluxe Class Hoist (2052108)
Posted by Counterpunch on February 12th, 2020 @ 3:15pm CST
I kept hoping people were simply not being careful enough with the transformation.
Posted by Counterpunch on February 12th, 2020 @ 3:15pm CST
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Ah those. Never seen them, but then again, let's see if the final releases suffer from that when properly tabbed in.
:EDIT: and he does! Darn.
I kept hoping people were simply not being careful enough with the transformation.
Re: Video Review Of Transformers War for Cybertron Earthrise Deluxe Class Hoist (2052109)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on February 12th, 2020 @ 3:25pm CST
Posted by Hellscream9999 on February 12th, 2020 @ 3:25pm CST
I just can't get into this new scream mold, it just seems like such a downgrade to me; might get skywarp if it's a mainline release this time round, as that was the only classics seekers mold I ever got
Re: Video Review Of Transformers War for Cybertron Earthrise Deluxe Class Hoist (2052110)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 12th, 2020 @ 3:32pm CST
All it took was a thumbnail of a video review. It showed it hooked in properly, and it still had the gaps.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 12th, 2020 @ 3:32pm CST
Counterpunch wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Ah those. Never seen them, but then again, let's see if the final releases suffer from that when properly tabbed in.
:EDIT: and he does! Darn.
I kept hoping people were simply not being careful enough with the transformation.
All it took was a thumbnail of a video review. It showed it hooked in properly, and it still had the gaps.
Re: Video Review Of Transformers War for Cybertron Earthrise Deluxe Class Hoist (2052114)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on February 12th, 2020 @ 4:39pm CST
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on February 12th, 2020 @ 4:39pm CST
I'm still interested in the new Seeker mold even with the gap. To me, it's essentially "The Classics Seeker mold but more the size it should have been", so as far as an Earth Mode toy for them I can't really complain too much. Especially since A. it lends itself well to the Coneheads and B. It's a Voyager Earth-mode G1 Seeker mold without the chunk of PotP Starscream.
Honestly, that gap between the chest ducts and the intakes is pretty tiny, looking at the photo. It'll probably look more like a molded recess in hand. And the torso side gaps look to be more covered than they are on the Classics Deluxe mold. Another plus compared to the Classics figure is that the face is actually covered in jet mode.
The only real downgrade compared to the SIEGE Seekers is the lack of waist rotation, but that's a minor hit for how nice he is overall. Especially since the feet on this mold look like they'll actually work reliably with the C.O.M.B.A.T. system. Which is NOT the case with the SIEGE Seekers, thanks to a combination of the toe and heel pieces getting in the way, and mold issues preventing the engine halves from closing up properly (which leaves the sockets too loose to hold pegs).
Honestly, that gap between the chest ducts and the intakes is pretty tiny, looking at the photo. It'll probably look more like a molded recess in hand. And the torso side gaps look to be more covered than they are on the Classics Deluxe mold. Another plus compared to the Classics figure is that the face is actually covered in jet mode.
The only real downgrade compared to the SIEGE Seekers is the lack of waist rotation, but that's a minor hit for how nice he is overall. Especially since the feet on this mold look like they'll actually work reliably with the C.O.M.B.A.T. system. Which is NOT the case with the SIEGE Seekers, thanks to a combination of the toe and heel pieces getting in the way, and mold issues preventing the engine halves from closing up properly (which leaves the sockets too loose to hold pegs).
Re: Video Review Of Transformers War for Cybertron Earthrise Deluxe Class Hoist (2052126)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 12th, 2020 @ 6:50pm CST
This will soon be me, but with Smashdowns.
Very nice, better share some pictures of some long ramps
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 12th, 2020 @ 6:50pm CST
Counterpunch wrote:
This will soon be me, but with Smashdowns.
Very nice, better share some pictures of some long ramps
Re: Video Review Of Transformers War for Cybertron Earthrise Deluxe Class Hoist (2052142)
Posted by grimdragon2001 on February 12th, 2020 @ 8:24pm CST
I think its safe to say that the Battlerchargers and many Throttlebots will be repaints of Cliffjumper
Posted by grimdragon2001 on February 12th, 2020 @ 8:24pm CST
I think its safe to say that the Battlerchargers and many Throttlebots will be repaints of Cliffjumper
Re: Video Review Of Transformers War for Cybertron Earthrise Deluxe Class Hoist (2052143)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 12th, 2020 @ 8:51pm CST
Just half of the Throttlebots, and one was already made (Chase aka Roadburn).
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 12th, 2020 @ 8:51pm CST
grimdragon2001 wrote:
I think its safe to say that the Battlerchargers and many Throttlebots will be repaints of Cliffjumper
Just half of the Throttlebots, and one was already made (Chase aka Roadburn).
Re: Video Review Of Transformers War for Cybertron Earthrise Deluxe Class Hoist (2052170)
Posted by Counterpunch on February 13th, 2020 @ 8:30am CST
Posted by Counterpunch on February 13th, 2020 @ 8:30am CST
How many Walmart sightings have we had? Any?
Re: Video Review Of Transformers War for Cybertron Earthrise Deluxe Class Hoist (2052171)
Posted by aronjlove on February 13th, 2020 @ 8:47am CST
Posted by aronjlove on February 13th, 2020 @ 8:47am CST
I thought my bro picked up my Grapple at Walmart but it was a Target in Scottsdale, AZ.Counterpunch wrote:How many Walmart sightings have we had? Any?
Re: Video Review Of Transformers War for Cybertron Earthrise Deluxe Class Hoist (2052176)
Posted by william-james88 on February 13th, 2020 @ 10:19am CST
none
Posted by william-james88 on February 13th, 2020 @ 10:19am CST
Counterpunch wrote:How many Walmart sightings have we had? Any?
none
Re: Video Review Of Transformers War for Cybertron Earthrise Deluxe Class Hoist (2052178)
Posted by william-james88 on February 13th, 2020 @ 10:27am CST
Posted by william-james88 on February 13th, 2020 @ 10:27am CST
We have news that Transformers Earthrise leader class Optimus Prime and Astrtotrain have been found at Canadian retail. Primetyme from Cybertron.ca found them in Ontario and provided pictures. Fans report having seen them at both Toysrus and Walmart. They were priced at $69.99. For those wondering, Earthrise Astrotrain is identical to Siege Astrotrain, right down to the dirt effects.
If you have found them, share your sightings with our community in the sightings section and on our boards in your region related thread.
Most of this line has been found in the US aside from the Battle Master class, so if you find that please let us know. And if any international members find the Earthrise figures, let us know.
If you have found them, share your sightings with our community in the sightings section and on our boards in your region related thread.
Most of this line has been found in the US aside from the Battle Master class, so if you find that please let us know. And if any international members find the Earthrise figures, let us know.
Re: Video Review Of Transformers War for Cybertron Earthrise Deluxe Class Hoist (2052179)
Posted by Tuned Agent on February 13th, 2020 @ 10:28am CST
Based on what I've seen from video reviews, Earthrise Screamer actually has a lot less articulation than the Siege mold. No waist articulation, no wrist articulation, no forward/backward ankle tilts, no double-jointed elbows, far less range in his knees, and even less articulated wings. And while it's not really fair to compare articulation with the Siege seekers (which is the most articulated mass-release voyager mold I've ever seen), the lack of waist and wrist articulation puts ER Screamer behind the standard set by the rest of the voyagers from Siege and Earthrise.
Posted by Tuned Agent on February 13th, 2020 @ 10:28am CST
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:I'm still interested in the new Seeker mold even with the gap. To me, it's essentially "The Classics Seeker mold but more the size it should have been", so as far as an Earth Mode toy for them I can't really complain too much. Especially since A. it lends itself well to the Coneheads and B. It's a Voyager Earth-mode G1 Seeker mold without the chunk of PotP Starscream.
Honestly, that gap between the chest ducts and the intakes is pretty tiny, looking at the photo. It'll probably look more like a molded recess in hand. And the torso side gaps look to be more covered than they are on the Classics Deluxe mold. Another plus compared to the Classics figure is that the face is actually covered in jet mode.
The only real downgrade compared to the SIEGE Seekers is the lack of waist rotation, but that's a minor hit for how nice he is overall. Especially since the feet on this mold look like they'll actually work reliably with the C.O.M.B.A.T. system. Which is NOT the case with the SIEGE Seekers, thanks to a combination of the toe and heel pieces getting in the way, and mold issues preventing the engine halves from closing up properly (which leaves the sockets too loose to hold pegs).
Based on what I've seen from video reviews, Earthrise Screamer actually has a lot less articulation than the Siege mold. No waist articulation, no wrist articulation, no forward/backward ankle tilts, no double-jointed elbows, far less range in his knees, and even less articulated wings. And while it's not really fair to compare articulation with the Siege seekers (which is the most articulated mass-release voyager mold I've ever seen), the lack of waist and wrist articulation puts ER Screamer behind the standard set by the rest of the voyagers from Siege and Earthrise.
Re: Video Review Of Transformers War for Cybertron Earthrise Deluxe Class Hoist (2052181)
Posted by Microbot on February 13th, 2020 @ 11:52am CST
Posted by Microbot on February 13th, 2020 @ 11:52am CST
No one has the new Starscream yet? I am just curious about his transformation 
Re: Video Review Of Transformers War for Cybertron Earthrise Deluxe Class Hoist (2052183)
Posted by aronjlove on February 13th, 2020 @ 12:01pm CST
Posted by aronjlove on February 13th, 2020 @ 12:01pm CST
Am I wrong for having no interest at all for the new seekers. The only two who I care about personality wise is Skywarp and Thundercracker, so I don't see myself picking up figures with less articulation and a boring alt-mode. No offense to those who love the F-15 Eagle design but I just find a plane jet boring.
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Posted by ScottyP on February 13th, 2020 @ 12:04pm CST
For the Battle Masters, see Counterpunch's post on the previous page.
Posted by ScottyP on February 13th, 2020 @ 12:04pm CST
You're the best at collecting and we should all learn from this wisdom.Counterpunch wrote:
Has anyone bought both and taken pics? Honest question. I never trust a repack to be only a repack until it's proven to be.william-james88 wrote:For those wondering, Earthrise Astrotrain is identical to Siege Astrotrain, right down to the dirt effects.
Most of this line has been found in the US aside from the Battle Master class, so if you find that please let us know. And if any international members find the Earthrise figures, let us know.
For the Battle Masters, see Counterpunch's post on the previous page.
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Posted by TF-fan kev777 on February 13th, 2020 @ 12:10pm CST
I don't have both, only the Siege version, but comparing that to the photo Will posted, they look to be completely identical, down to the plastic tie going through both of his fist holes.
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on February 13th, 2020 @ 12:10pm CST
ScottyP wrote:Has anyone bought both and taken pics? Honest question. I never trust a repack to be only a repack until it's proven to be.
I don't have both, only the Siege version, but comparing that to the photo Will posted, they look to be completely identical, down to the plastic tie going through both of his fist holes.
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Posted by TF-fan kev777 on February 13th, 2020 @ 12:16pm CST
I'm on the fence personally. I ordered mine with the Hasbro Pulse black Friday 20% off coupon, and that is probably the only thing that is keeping me from cancelling it. I love the Siege version, and I've gotten myself to a point where I don't want that many repeats of the same characters, and don't really care about a faithful G1 altmode. So I may very well end up cancelling by the end of the month before he ships.
Besides, we are certain to get repaints of other seekers, so I'll still get to enjoy the mold assuming we get some seekers that weren't part of Siege.
Plus, now that I see how much of a discount you can get if you play the waiting game with Amazon and Walmart, I'm actually thinking that may end up being a better deal than Pulse, and if I miss out, ho Well, I already have a Screamer that I love.
Yep, just talked myself into cancelling on Pulse.
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on February 13th, 2020 @ 12:16pm CST
aronjlove wrote:Am I wrong for having no interest at all for the new seekers. The only two who I care about personality wise is Skywarp and Thundercracker, so I don't see myself picking up figures with less articulation and a boring alt-mode. No offense to those who love the F-15 Eagle design but I just find a plane jet boring.
I'm on the fence personally. I ordered mine with the Hasbro Pulse black Friday 20% off coupon, and that is probably the only thing that is keeping me from cancelling it. I love the Siege version, and I've gotten myself to a point where I don't want that many repeats of the same characters, and don't really care about a faithful G1 altmode. So I may very well end up cancelling by the end of the month before he ships.
Besides, we are certain to get repaints of other seekers, so I'll still get to enjoy the mold assuming we get some seekers that weren't part of Siege.
Plus, now that I see how much of a discount you can get if you play the waiting game with Amazon and Walmart, I'm actually thinking that may end up being a better deal than Pulse, and if I miss out, ho Well, I already have a Screamer that I love.
Yep, just talked myself into cancelling on Pulse.
Re: Video Review Of Transformers War for Cybertron Earthrise Deluxe Class Hoist (2052188)
Posted by Tuned Agent on February 13th, 2020 @ 12:49pm CST
Here's a video review if you want a look at his transformation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmIl3A_DQw0
Also, is this news? I don't remember video reviews for Starscream or Grapple being previously posted.
Posted by Tuned Agent on February 13th, 2020 @ 12:49pm CST
Microbot wrote:No one has the new Starscream yet? I am just curious about his transformation
Here's a video review if you want a look at his transformation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmIl3A_DQw0
Also, is this news? I don't remember video reviews for Starscream or Grapple being previously posted.
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Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on February 13th, 2020 @ 12:49pm CST
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on February 13th, 2020 @ 12:49pm CST
Tuned, a lack of waist swivel is sadly the price of putting the G1 Seeker design in a retail toy because of where things end up. I also don't see how you can call the wings less articulated when they A. still rotate and B. have that hinge in the middle. And the tradeoff for losing the unified back-and-forth ankle tilts is having more functional sideways ankle tilts (which are more important, for my money. Especially with the C.O.M.B.A.T. system.)
I'm excited for what Earthrise offers and hopeful for a "submarine" Leader Megatron to go with Optimus. I just have misgivings about the timing considering the distribution problems with SIEGE in my area.
I'm excited for what Earthrise offers and hopeful for a "submarine" Leader Megatron to go with Optimus. I just have misgivings about the timing considering the distribution problems with SIEGE in my area.
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Posted by ZeroWolf on February 13th, 2020 @ 12:54pm CST
Posted by ZeroWolf on February 13th, 2020 @ 12:54pm CST
Also at least Earthrise Starscream can't be seperated from his alt mode the same way you can with the Siege Seeker mold
As ZeldaTheSwordsman pointed out, the articulation is the way it is because of the more involved transformation, so its a trade off.
As ZeldaTheSwordsman pointed out, the articulation is the way it is because of the more involved transformation, so its a trade off.
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Posted by Tuned Agent on February 13th, 2020 @ 1:12pm CST
Posted by Tuned Agent on February 13th, 2020 @ 1:12pm CST
Yeah, given the way his arms transform there was really no way to implement a waist swivel. And again, if Siege Starscream is the standard we hold all figures to (articulation wise), we will be disappointed 99% of the time. Earthrise Screamer hits all the important articulation points, even if he doesn't have some of the "gravy" ones. And on the flip side, his alt mode is definitely superior to the Siege mold, it's one of the best jet modes we've ever gotten.
And what I meant about the wings is that the ER mold can't angle its wings up in robot mode like the Siege mold can. Very minor nitpick that I only bring up because that's how I like to pose the Siegekers.
And what I meant about the wings is that the ER mold can't angle its wings up in robot mode like the Siege mold can. Very minor nitpick that I only bring up because that's how I like to pose the Siegekers.
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Posted by william-james88 on February 13th, 2020 @ 1:18pm CST
I saw that written on the boards where this latest picture comes from and I also saw in the image that his legs still have all that gunk. That was good enough for me.
Yes it's news, could you please send it to the news staff team? Just click the submit news button at the top of the seibertorn web page on the right.
Posted by william-james88 on February 13th, 2020 @ 1:18pm CST
ScottyP wrote:Has anyone bought both and taken pics? Honest question. I never trust a repack to be only a repack until it's proven to be.
I saw that written on the boards where this latest picture comes from and I also saw in the image that his legs still have all that gunk. That was good enough for me.
Tuned Agent wrote:Microbot wrote:No one has the new Starscream yet? I am just curious about his transformation
Here's a video review if you want a look at his transformation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmIl3A_DQw0
Also, is this news? I don't remember video reviews for Starscream or Grapple being previously posted.
Yes it's news, could you please send it to the news staff team? Just click the submit news button at the top of the seibertorn web page on the right.
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Posted by Tuned Agent on February 13th, 2020 @ 1:28pm CST
Posted by Tuned Agent on February 13th, 2020 @ 1:28pm CST
william-james88 wrote:Yes it's news, could you please send it to the news staff team? Just click the submit news button at the top of the seibertorn web page on the right.
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Posted by ZeroWolf on February 13th, 2020 @ 2:37pm CST
Posted by ZeroWolf on February 13th, 2020 @ 2:37pm CST
Greetings Seibertronians! Thanks to the efforts of fellow Seibertron user, Turned Agent, we have discovered two new video reviews of the first wave of Earthrise Voyagers! These are of course Earth Mode Starscream and Grapple. These are slowly making their way into general release, with some already into eager buyers hands.
These video reviews are done by YouTuber, JCM45. We have embedded the videos for your convenience below.
Earth Mode Starscream
Grapple
What do you think of these reviews? Does it wet your appetite for these Voyagers? Are you holding out for a different Seeker recolour? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!
These video reviews are done by YouTuber, JCM45. We have embedded the videos for your convenience below.
Earth Mode Starscream
Grapple
What do you think of these reviews? Does it wet your appetite for these Voyagers? Are you holding out for a different Seeker recolour? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!
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Posted by ScottyP on February 13th, 2020 @ 2:55pm CST
Posted by ScottyP on February 13th, 2020 @ 2:55pm CST
TF-fan kev777 wrote:ScottyP wrote:Has anyone bought both and taken pics? Honest question. I never trust a repack to be only a repack until it's proven to be.
I don't have both, only the Siege version, but comparing that to the photo Will posted, they look to be completely identical, down to the plastic tie going through both of his fist holes.
So the answer is "no" then, got it. I mean, yes a straight repack appears to be the intention and 99% likely to actually be the case, but hearing assumptions like that thrown around as fact for years on some Superlink and Galaxy Force items that were merely very similar but not identical after all scarred me.william-james88 wrote:I saw that written on the boards where this latest picture comes from and I also saw in the image that his legs still have all that gunk. That was good enough for me.
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Posted by chuckdawg1999 on February 13th, 2020 @ 3:21pm CST
It's ok Scotty 2 Hotty, we're here for you.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on February 13th, 2020 @ 3:21pm CST
ScottyP wrote:TF-fan kev777 wrote:ScottyP wrote:Has anyone bought both and taken pics? Honest question. I never trust a repack to be only a repack until it's proven to be.
I don't have both, only the Siege version, but comparing that to the photo Will posted, they look to be completely identical, down to the plastic tie going through both of his fist holes.So the answer is "no" then, got it. I mean, yes a straight repack appears to be the intention and 99% likely to actually be the case, but hearing assumptions like that thrown around as fact for years on some Superlink and Galaxy Force items that were merely very similar but not identical after all scarred me.william-james88 wrote:I saw that written on the boards where this latest picture comes from and I also saw in the image that his legs still have all that gunk. That was good enough for me.
It's ok Scotty 2 Hotty, we're here for you.
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Posted by Immortal Starscream on February 13th, 2020 @ 6:09pm CST
Posted by Immortal Starscream on February 13th, 2020 @ 6:09pm CST
once upon a time, long long ago. so long in fact that the evidence may be gone from the big server wipe from back in the day, but I was the first person to drop a review on the original Classics starscream. Pictorial review, but first regardless. One of the pics I took was of the classics Screamer blasting, then standing on the corpse of the robot masters screamer, with a caption of something like, "you're no longer needed" or good enough or something like that. I'm Picturing this screamer doing the same thing to the classics screamer.
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Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on February 13th, 2020 @ 6:57pm CST
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on February 13th, 2020 @ 6:57pm CST
Well, Classics Starscream can at least furnish Earthrise Screamer with working launchers.
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Posted by Skritz on February 13th, 2020 @ 7:57pm CST
Posted by Skritz on February 13th, 2020 @ 7:57pm CST
If we get coneheads in Earthrise I guess their added pointy heads would make the slight difference in height between them and the Siege seekers mold so minimal as to almost be non existence. Really hoping we get those (or some other Seeker we haven't gotten, like Sunstorm or Slipstream) rather than Thundercracker and Skywarp. I'm aware this statement could piss some people but it would make sense Starscream is the only seeker in this trilogy to be done twice purely because of how big a seller he is and how he's one of the 'household' names in the series.
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 13th, 2020 @ 8:16pm CST
I agree, we have gotten the main 3 seekers in 4 size classes over the past 6-7 years, let us have coneheads again finally. I still need all of them
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 13th, 2020 @ 8:16pm CST
Skritz wrote:If we get coneheads in Earthrise I guess their added pointy heads would make the slight difference in height between them and the Siege seekers mold so minimal as to almost be non existence. Really hoping we get those (or some other Seeker we haven't gotten, like Sunstorm or Slipstream) rather than Thundercracker and Skywarp. I'm aware this statement could piss some people but it would make sense Starscream is the only seeker in this trilogy to be done twice purely because of how big a seller he is and how he's one of the 'household' names in the series.
I agree, we have gotten the main 3 seekers in 4 size classes over the past 6-7 years, let us have coneheads again finally. I still need all of them
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Posted by ScottyP on February 13th, 2020 @ 9:04pm CST
... dang it I'm gonna end up buying the one up the road for science aren't I?
Posted by ScottyP on February 13th, 2020 @ 9:04pm CST
Y'all ain't here until you produce Astrotrain comparison picschuckdawg1999 wrote:ScottyP wrote:TF-fan kev777 wrote:ScottyP wrote:Has anyone bought both and taken pics? Honest question. I never trust a repack to be only a repack until it's proven to be.
I don't have both, only the Siege version, but comparing that to the photo Will posted, they look to be completely identical, down to the plastic tie going through both of his fist holes.So the answer is "no" then, got it. I mean, yes a straight repack appears to be the intention and 99% likely to actually be the case, but hearing assumptions like that thrown around as fact for years on some Superlink and Galaxy Force items that were merely very similar but not identical after all scarred me.william-james88 wrote:I saw that written on the boards where this latest picture comes from and I also saw in the image that his legs still have all that gunk. That was good enough for me.
It's ok Scotty 2 Hotty, we're here for you.
... dang it I'm gonna end up buying the one up the road for science aren't I?
