Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Deployer Drift with Jetstorm
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After Hasbro Transformers: Robots in Disguise Deployer Fracture, fellow Seibertronian chuckdawg1999 offers us a video review of the category companion to the purple bike-con: Drift, along with mini-con Jetstorm! Check out below the embedded clip, and chuck's thoughts.
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.
Credit(s): chuckdawg1999
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Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Deployer Drift with Jetstorm (1707119)
Posted by reluctantyouth on July 8th, 2015 @ 8:07am CDT
Posted by reluctantyouth on July 8th, 2015 @ 8:07am CDT
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~
~reluctantyouth~
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Deployer Drift with Jetstorm (1707124)
Posted by william-james88 on July 8th, 2015 @ 8:25am CDT
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 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
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Deployer Drift with Jetstorm (1707204)
Posted by reluctantyouth on July 8th, 2015 @ 10:44am CDT
Posted by reluctantyouth on July 8th, 2015 @ 10:44am CDT
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 [/quote]
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.
[/quote]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.
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Deployer Drift with Jetstorm (1707230)
Posted by william-james88 on July 8th, 2015 @ 12:08pm CDT
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 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).
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Deployer Drift with Jetstorm (1707295)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 8th, 2015 @ 4:31pm CDT
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 -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.
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Deployer Drift with Jetstorm (1707337)
Posted by no-one on July 8th, 2015 @ 6:17pm CDT
Posted by no-one on July 8th, 2015 @ 6:17pm CDT
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.
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.
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.
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Deployer Drift with Jetstorm (1707363)
Posted by Metroplex79 on July 8th, 2015 @ 7:35pm CDT
Mini Titans?
When they repaint this line, they'll call them Giant Midgets.
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.
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Deployer Drift with Jetstorm (1707451)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 8th, 2015 @ 11:13pm CDT
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.
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Deployer Drift with Jetstorm (1707453)
Posted by Optimizzy on July 8th, 2015 @ 11:22pm CDT
Posted by Optimizzy on July 8th, 2015 @ 11:22pm CDT
hrrrmmmm. I reported on these a while back but it never made news. I figured it was because they weren't really new. Thats like the second news item I submitted that didn't go anywhere. Oh well.
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Deployer Drift with Jetstorm (1707465)
Posted by Optimizzy on July 8th, 2015 @ 11:40pm CDT
Posted by Optimizzy on July 8th, 2015 @ 11:40pm CDT
Heres a screen of my post. It has the pic of Optimus.
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Deployer Drift with Jetstorm (1707531)
Posted by william-james88 on July 9th, 2015 @ 6:04am CDT
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 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.
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Posted by Optimizzy on July 9th, 2015 @ 8:44am CDT
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 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.
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Posted by william-james88 on July 9th, 2015 @ 9:03am CDT
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 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.
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Deployer Drift with Jetstorm (1708049)
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 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.
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Deployer Drift with Jetstorm (1708055)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 9th, 2015 @ 6:17pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 9th, 2015 @ 6:17pm CDT
HAH! Look like the Iron Factory Legion Windblade is now obsolOMFG KILL IT WITH FIRE!
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Deployer Drift with Jetstorm (1708063)
Posted by no-one on July 9th, 2015 @ 6:23pm CDT
Posted by no-one on July 9th, 2015 @ 6:23pm CDT
At first glance, I thought we had a new Rat Bat mold. More like Batwing Blade?
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Deployer Drift with Jetstorm (1708099)
Posted by RAcast on July 9th, 2015 @ 7:37pm CDT
Posted by RAcast on July 9th, 2015 @ 7:37pm CDT
My god that's hideous.
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... 
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...
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Deployer Drift with Jetstorm (1708113)
Posted by Va'al on July 9th, 2015 @ 7:57pm CDT
Posted by Va'al on July 9th, 2015 @ 7:57pm CDT
We got gallery too: http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... ore/33454/
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Deployer Drift with Jetstorm (1708193)
Posted by Noideaforaname on July 9th, 2015 @ 9:53pm CDT
Man, Fixit has forever ruined how I view Legion figures...
Posted by Noideaforaname on July 9th, 2015 @ 9:53pm CDT
Man, Fixit has forever ruined how I view Legion figures...
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Deployer Drift with Jetstorm (1708200)
Posted by no-one on July 9th, 2015 @ 10:15pm CDT
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...
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Deployer Drift with Jetstorm (1708253)
Posted by william-james88 on July 10th, 2015 @ 12:36am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on July 10th, 2015 @ 12:36am CDT
While Botcon had no new reveals concerning Robots in Disguise, SDCC tried to make up for it.
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.
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.
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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!
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(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)
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(Ages 6 years & up/Available: Fall 2015)
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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.
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(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.
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Deployer Drift with Jetstorm (1708288)
Posted by Burn on July 10th, 2015 @ 4:18am CDT
Posted by Burn on July 10th, 2015 @ 4:18am CDT
I actually had those "Clash of the Titans" figures in my hands today but passed on them. I was mainly after Megatronus so didn't really feel like paying $20AU for him and a white Prime repaint.
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Posted by MrBlack on July 10th, 2015 @ 9:23am CDT
Posted by MrBlack on July 10th, 2015 @ 9:23am CDT
Even setting aside the awesomeness that was Legion Fixit (and the only slightly less awesome Legion Underbite), those Drift and Windblade figures are atrocious. Drift would be acceptable if his hood folded back, but I guess that another hinge was outside of Hasbro's budget. Windblade is just a mess. I know these things are cheap, but the first wave produced some pretty decent figures. Drift and Windblade are just lazy.
Oh well, at least Megatronus and Thunderhoof look nice.
Oh well, at least Megatronus and Thunderhoof look nice.
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Posted by BERSEKAEL on July 10th, 2015 @ 9:46am CDT
Posted by BERSEKAEL on July 10th, 2015 @ 9:46am CDT
well, is time to hunt Windblade on Ebay!
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Posted by Cliff Jumper on July 10th, 2015 @ 10:49am CDT
Posted by Cliff Jumper on July 10th, 2015 @ 10:49am CDT
So does Hasbro or Takara have any plans to make warrior class versions of the decepticons from the show?
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Posted by william-james88 on July 10th, 2015 @ 10:53am CDT
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 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.
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Posted by Sabrblade on July 10th, 2015 @ 11:17am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on July 10th, 2015 @ 11:17am CDT
"Clash of the Transformers"
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Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on July 10th, 2015 @ 11:56am CDT
Good luck.
Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on July 10th, 2015 @ 11:56am CDT
BERSEKAEL wrote:well, is time to hunt Windblade on Ebay!
Good luck.
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Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 10th, 2015 @ 12:40pm CDT
Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 10th, 2015 @ 12:40pm CDT
Looks like Thunderhoof is fully poseable 
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Deployer Drift with Jetstorm (1708480)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 10th, 2015 @ 12:58pm CDT
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 -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&
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Deployer Drift with Jetstorm (1708499)
Posted by william-james88 on July 10th, 2015 @ 1:42pm CDT
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.
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.
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Deployer Drift with Jetstorm (1708502)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 10th, 2015 @ 1:56pm CDT
That's quite rude, she is an excellent mold that can hold a number of poses
Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 10th, 2015 @ 1:56pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:-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.
That's quite rude, she is an excellent mold that can hold a number of poses
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Deployer Drift with Jetstorm (1708508)
Posted by william-james88 on July 10th, 2015 @ 2:11pm CDT
Sorry if it sounded rude to her, but I was extremely dissapointed. And while I respect everyone's opinion I do advise people to look at some video reviews for this specific toy. I welcome our disagreement over how good this toy is, it comes to show that one might like it or they might not (unlike say CW Superion or Generations UM which have generally positive reviews), and thus people must inform themselves before buying.
Posted by william-james88 on July 10th, 2015 @ 2:11pm CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:william-james88 wrote: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.
That's quite rude, she is an excellent mold that can hold a number of poses
Sorry if it sounded rude to her, but I was extremely dissapointed. And while I respect everyone's opinion I do advise people to look at some video reviews for this specific toy. I welcome our disagreement over how good this toy is, it comes to show that one might like it or they might not (unlike say CW Superion or Generations UM which have generally positive reviews), and thus people must inform themselves before buying.
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Deployer Drift with Jetstorm (1708520)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 10th, 2015 @ 2:24pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 10th, 2015 @ 2:24pm CDT
IMO, Windblade is not really the most fun bot to transform. Still, she does look great in both modes and is a worthy addition in a fembot display.
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Deployer Drift with Jetstorm (1708521)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 10th, 2015 @ 2:25pm CDT
I agree that it is fiddly at times, but so is menasor, but everyone still celebrates it; so I guess we just shouldn't tell people to avoid figures they may like just because they are 'fiddly'
Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 10th, 2015 @ 2:25pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:william-james88 wrote: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.
That's quite rude, she is an excellent mold that can hold a number of poses
Sorry if it sounded rude to her, but I was extremely dissapointed. And while I respect everyone's opinion I do advise people to look at some video reviews for this specific toy. I welcome our disagreement over how good this toy is, it comes to show that one might like it or they might not (unlike say CW Superion or Generations UM which have generally positive reviews), and thus people must inform themselves before buying.
I agree that it is fiddly at times, but so is menasor, but everyone still celebrates it; so I guess we just shouldn't tell people to avoid figures they may like just because they are 'fiddly'
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Deployer Drift with Jetstorm (1708523)
Posted by william-james88 on July 10th, 2015 @ 2:29pm CDT
Deal But I still srongly recommend looking at a review. I personally was not ready for the hole in the middle of the jet where the legs are.
Posted by william-james88 on July 10th, 2015 @ 2:29pm CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:I agree that it is fiddly at times, but so is menasor, but everyone still celebrates it; so I guess we just shouldn't tell people to avoid figures they may like just because they are 'fiddly'
Deal
But I still srongly recommend looking at a review. I personally was not ready for the hole in the middle of the jet where the legs are.
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Deployer Drift with Jetstorm (1708525)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 10th, 2015 @ 2:33pm CDT
I honestly don't like most reviewers (thew for the win) they seem very biased and very ready to make blanket statements about qc issues, or very eager to dismiss figures based on small nitpicks; maybe refer them to the seibertron galleries and a review to see how it 'plays'... I dunno, I'm just really fed up with a lot of reviewers these days, you can tell there's a lot of G1 bias subverting their opinions when they should be objective
Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 10th, 2015 @ 2:33pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:I agree that it is fiddly at times, but so is menasor, but everyone still celebrates it; so I guess we just shouldn't tell people to avoid figures they may like just because they are 'fiddly'
Deal
I honestly don't like most reviewers (thew for the win) they seem very biased and very ready to make blanket statements about qc issues, or very eager to dismiss figures based on small nitpicks; maybe refer them to the seibertron galleries and a review to see how it 'plays'... I dunno, I'm just really fed up with a lot of reviewers these days, you can tell there's a lot of G1 bias subverting their opinions when they should be objective
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Deployer Drift with Jetstorm (1708527)
Posted by no-one on July 10th, 2015 @ 2:37pm CDT
Posted by no-one on July 10th, 2015 @ 2:37pm CDT
Windblade is definitely fiddly, but is capable of some cool poses. She also has a couple different ways to store her sword in bot mode.
So she is getting a legion figure in the RID line but not a deluxe. Does thus mean the current deluxe can be a crossover fugure?
So she is getting a legion figure in the RID line but not a deluxe. Does thus mean the current deluxe can be a crossover fugure?
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Deployer Drift with Jetstorm (1708529)
Posted by william-james88 on July 10th, 2015 @ 2:42pm CDT
I say yes since she has the exact same deco. Takara is making an RID Grimlock out of the FOC Grimlock mold so that is officially a generations mold used for RID.
Posted by william-james88 on July 10th, 2015 @ 2:42pm CDT
carytheone wrote:Windblade is definitely fiddly, but is capable of some cool poses. She also has a couple different ways to store her sword in bot mode.
So she is getting a legion figure in the RID line but not a deluxe. Does thus mean the current deluxe can be a crossover fugure?
I say yes since she has the exact same deco. Takara is making an RID Grimlock out of the FOC Grimlock mold so that is officially a generations mold used for RID.
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Deployer Drift with Jetstorm (1708541)
Posted by Cliff Jumper on July 10th, 2015 @ 3:43pm CDT
Cool. Thank you.
Posted by Cliff Jumper on July 10th, 2015 @ 3:43pm CDT
william-james88 wrote: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.
Cool. Thank you.
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Deployer Drift with Jetstorm (1708544)
Posted by neonkiwi on July 10th, 2015 @ 3:50pm CDT
Posted by neonkiwi on July 10th, 2015 @ 3:50pm CDT
I posted this in Sighting (http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/ohio-transformers-sightings-p1708542.php#p1708542) but thought it might work here also... Optimus RID 6" Titan is now in retailers.
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Deployer Drift with Jetstorm (1708580)
Posted by no-one on July 10th, 2015 @ 5:33pm CDT
Posted by no-one on July 10th, 2015 @ 5:33pm CDT
Howdy fellow Seibertronians! Target Exclusive, Robots in Disguise Collection has been spotted in Baton Rouge, LA by none other than yours truly. This six pack includes 1 step changers Sideswipe, Steeljaw, Grimlock, Underbite, Bumblebee and 3 step Optimus Prime. Optimus Prime is a new mold and has not been previously available separately.
This new Optimus Prime mold has not been seen before, but was hinted at via a Target Cartwheel promotion that can be seen here.
Refresh your memory of the previously released bots here.
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.
This new Optimus Prime mold has not been seen before, but was hinted at via a Target Cartwheel promotion that can be seen here.
Refresh your memory of the previously released bots here.
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.
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Deployer Drift with Jetstorm (1708631)
Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on July 10th, 2015 @ 9:12pm CDT
Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on July 10th, 2015 @ 9:12pm CDT
One-Step Optimus Prime = Not fascinating. It's not like it's a new Voyager or Leader Class mold to get me interested.
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Deployer Drift with Jetstorm (1708638)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 10th, 2015 @ 9:26pm CDT
Yup, just more uninteresting immobile garbage, now if they had revealed that hasbro were releasing the new o/p from TT, that would have been something to celebrate
Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 10th, 2015 @ 9:26pm CDT
OptimalOptimus2 wrote:One-Step Optimus Prime = Not fascinating. It's not like it's a new Voyager or Leader Class mold to get me interested.
Yup, just more uninteresting immobile garbage, now if they had revealed that hasbro were releasing the new o/p from TT, that would have been something to celebrate
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Deployer Drift with Jetstorm (1708652)
Posted by william-james88 on July 10th, 2015 @ 10:20pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on July 10th, 2015 @ 10:20pm CDT
While it seemed that a small coat of All Spark Blue and a faceplate for Bumblebee was the only difference between the 3 Step Exclusive Clash of the Transformers figures and the regular release, it seems like there was more retooling involved. From the pictures below, it seems Optimus also got a whole new headsculpt and at closer look, it seems the bodies are new shells. Look at Bumblebee's legs, and Optimus's shoulders for instance. While this subline and this class may not excite anyone but the most devoted fans, it is interesting to note that these are more than just simple repaints and are actually exclusive molds for Toysrus.
3 Step Bumblebee:
3 Step Optimus:
3 Step Bumblebee:
3 Step Optimus:
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Deployer Drift with Jetstorm (1709240)
Posted by King Kuuga on July 12th, 2015 @ 4:11pm CDT
I like Burn's version better, even if it's less accurate.
Interesting to see that these Clash 3-Steps are actually unique toolings. I sincerely hope someone appreciates this.
Posted by King Kuuga on July 12th, 2015 @ 4:11pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:"Clash of the Transformers"
I like Burn's version better, even if it's less accurate.
Interesting to see that these Clash 3-Steps are actually unique toolings. I sincerely hope someone appreciates this.
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Deployer Drift with Jetstorm (1709260)
Posted by william-james88 on July 12th, 2015 @ 5:29pm CDT
Yes me too. I dont know who would though since the fans dont care about these (havent met one who did yet), and I dont think parents or kids would notice anything beyond the color changes. It almost feels like a waste in a way. I wonder if the warrior figures are also as extensive in retooling as these.
Posted by william-james88 on July 12th, 2015 @ 5:29pm CDT
That Bot wrote:Sabrblade wrote:"Clash of the Transformers"
I like Burn's version better, even if it's less accurate.
Interesting to see that these Clash 3-Steps are actually unique toolings. I sincerely hope someone appreciates this.
Yes me too. I dont know who would though since the fans dont care about these (havent met one who did yet), and I dont think parents or kids would notice anything beyond the color changes. It almost feels like a waste in a way. I wonder if the warrior figures are also as extensive in retooling as these.
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Deployer Drift with Jetstorm (1709367)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on July 13th, 2015 @ 12:19am CDT
I care! At least about Prime. Although I think it's kinda pointless to redo that figure since the Mega scale one is out.
I think Windblade and Drift are horribly mis-transformed. Something tells me those wings fold up more and the hood on Drift comes down. I really wish they came with weapons though.
I'd be all over that one-step RID Prime, if it wasn't part of a set of figures I already have.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on July 13th, 2015 @ 12:19am CDT
william-james88 wrote:That Bot wrote:Sabrblade wrote:"Clash of the Transformers"
I like Burn's version better, even if it's less accurate.
Interesting to see that these Clash 3-Steps are actually unique toolings. I sincerely hope someone appreciates this.
Yes me too. I dont know who would though since the fans dont care about these (havent met one who did yet), and I dont think parents or kids would notice anything beyond the color changes. It almost feels like a waste in a way. I wonder if the warrior figures are also as extensive in retooling as these.
I care! At least about Prime. Although I think it's kinda pointless to redo that figure since the Mega scale one is out.
carytheone wrote: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...
I think Windblade and Drift are horribly mis-transformed. Something tells me those wings fold up more and the hood on Drift comes down. I really wish they came with weapons though.
I'd be all over that one-step RID Prime, if it wasn't part of a set of figures I already have.
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Deployer Drift with Jetstorm (1709377)
Posted by no-one on July 13th, 2015 @ 1:16am CDT
Posted by no-one on July 13th, 2015 @ 1:16am CDT
I'm not very familiar with the quick changers, but prime reminds me of another one I've seen. Does he share a transformation/shell with anyone? I'd find it hard to believe a unique mold would be limited to a 6 pack and a single retailer.chuckdawg1999 wrote:I'd be all over that one-step RID Prime, if it wasn't part of a set of figures I already have.
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Deployer Drift with Jetstorm (1709439)
Posted by no-one on July 13th, 2015 @ 9:27am CDT
Posted by no-one on July 13th, 2015 @ 9:27am CDT
Howdy fellow Seibertronians! Got a quick update on the Robots in Disguise 1 step collection. At the time the 6 pack was spotted, there was no price in the system. It is currently marked on shelves at $49.99. I did a quick price check to verify that was correct.
