Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee
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Something rather interesting in the Rise of the Beasts line is how it offers alternatives to the Studio Series line, or vice versa, since all toys are coming out all at once, unlike what was originally planned.
For those curious, we have review for the deluxe Bumblebee which is available in a Target exclusive 3 pack and sold on its own. We also have comparison images between that Bumblebee and the SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee, its counterpart in the Studio Series line. Knowing that both are available individually, which you do you prefer and which would you go for?
We thank Chuckdawg 1999 and Whirlkick for the images and reviews. Chuckdawg's review of Bumblebee also looks at the Flex Changers which was released in the US along with the initial wave of ROTB toys.
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Here's a unique look at the Japanese releases of the Flex Changers and Deluxe Class Bumblebee. These are exactly the same as the US releases but with stickers on the packaging for the Japanese market. What is different is the price, both figures shipped cost less than what Deluxe Bumblebee goes for on eBay. Flex Changers Bumblebee is really fun and is the definition of a desk toy. Deluxe Bumblebee, unfortunately, doesn't live up to my expectations and doesn't feel fun in my hands, stick with the Studio Series version.
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Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2159973)
Posted by Emerje on April 24th, 2023 @ 3:36am CDT
Posted by Emerje on April 24th, 2023 @ 3:36am CDT
Studio Series for sure. It isn't perfect, I don't like the legs that much, but it has better scale, is better painted (still annoyed by the lack of symbol on his head) and infinitely better alt mode.
Emerje
Emerje
Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2159976)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 24th, 2023 @ 5:38am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 24th, 2023 @ 5:38am CDT
The undercarriage under the car mode is D8SGUSTANG.
But the fact that both the SS and main line Bees have a vehicle m9de tha5 are the same size, but the main line Bee is 1.5 times BIGGER than the SS one is pretty impressive.
I may be more interested in getting the main Bee than the SS one. The SS already have some undercarriage in vehicle mode with h8s arms anyway. So might as well get a "proper" deluxe rather than a scout pretending to be a deluxe.
But the fact that both the SS and main line Bees have a vehicle m9de tha5 are the same size, but the main line Bee is 1.5 times BIGGER than the SS one is pretty impressive.
I may be more interested in getting the main Bee than the SS one. The SS already have some undercarriage in vehicle mode with h8s arms anyway. So might as well get a "proper" deluxe rather than a scout pretending to be a deluxe.
Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2159987)
Posted by noctorro on April 24th, 2023 @ 1:11pm CDT
Posted by noctorro on April 24th, 2023 @ 1:11pm CDT
Cool, looks okay if it has a simple transformation and still solid (as in everything sticks in it's place) then it's a a go for me.
Question, will all the movie characters get this "Generations" like mainline release next to the Studio Series?
I noticed Studio Series is overly complicated in transformation and is flimsy, loose torso's and panels that will not peg into place.
I like my bots a little less academic, if the screen accuracy suffers a little because of it no problem. Not going as far as Energon Igniters or Fast Action Battlers, that's way overdoing it + those lines only had 1 scale for all the characters (Bumblebee as big as Constructicon Longhaul etc.).
27 April Trailer 2 guys!
Question, will all the movie characters get this "Generations" like mainline release next to the Studio Series?
I noticed Studio Series is overly complicated in transformation and is flimsy, loose torso's and panels that will not peg into place.
I like my bots a little less academic, if the screen accuracy suffers a little because of it no problem. Not going as far as Energon Igniters or Fast Action Battlers, that's way overdoing it + those lines only had 1 scale for all the characters (Bumblebee as big as Constructicon Longhaul etc.).
27 April Trailer 2 guys!
Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2159994)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 24th, 2023 @ 3:56pm CDT
So far, only the
and 
will have mainline "normal" figure, and Nightbird who is the only villain.
I would have loved to see what a "voyager" Scourge would have been?
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 24th, 2023 @ 3:56pm CDT
noctorro wrote:Question, will all the movie characters get this "Generations" like mainline release next to the Studio Series?
So far, only the
and will have mainline "normal" figure, and Nightbird who is the only villain.I would have loved to see what a "voyager" Scourge would have been?
Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2160070)
Posted by Overcracker on April 25th, 2023 @ 7:37pm CDT
Posted by Overcracker on April 25th, 2023 @ 7:37pm CDT
Found. Prime, but missing a peck. Hoooray for open boxes 
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Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2160081)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 25th, 2023 @ 8:53pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 25th, 2023 @ 8:53pm CDT
No one mentioned that PvP has posted his video review of the big Bumblebee Bird Thing.
So, allow me.
So, allow me.
Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2160166)
Posted by Emerje on April 27th, 2023 @ 8:50am CDT
I'm honestly surprised we aren't seeing more missing heads in the line so far. Heck, I've knocked off Battle Master Cheetor's feet enough times that I wouldn't be surprised if they just fell off and out of the package on their own.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on April 27th, 2023 @ 8:50am CDT
Overcracker wrote:Found. Prime, but missing a peck. Hoooray for open boxes
I'm honestly surprised we aren't seeing more missing heads in the line so far. Heck, I've knocked off Battle Master Cheetor's feet enough times that I wouldn't be surprised if they just fell off and out of the package on their own.
Emerje
Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2160178)
Posted by Overcracker on April 27th, 2023 @ 10:41am CDT
Yep, and it's affecting other lines too. There was an Across the Spiderverse Spider-Punk figure without a head there too.
Also, who just walks by and rips off a window from Prime. Or did it fall off in transit somewhere?
Posted by Overcracker on April 27th, 2023 @ 10:41am CDT
Emerje wrote:Overcracker wrote:Found. Prime, but missing a peck. Hoooray for open boxes
I'm honestly surprised we aren't seeing more missing heads in the line so far. Heck, I've knocked off Battle Master Cheetor's feet enough times that I wouldn't be surprised if they just fell off and out of the package on their own.
Emerje
Yep, and it's affecting other lines too. There was an Across the Spiderverse Spider-Punk figure without a head there too.
Also, who just walks by and rips off a window from Prime. Or did it fall off in transit somewhere?
Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2160212)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 27th, 2023 @ 2:06pm CDT
I'd say so, I once saw a Cyberverse 3-pack at Target with Deluxe Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Cheetor... with the cheetah head popped off. Thankfully the head was still in the box so I popped it back on, just 'cause. Didn't get the set tho...
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 27th, 2023 @ 2:06pm CDT
Overcracker wrote:Also, who just walks by and rips off a window from Prime. Or did it fall off in transit somewhere?
I'd say so, I once saw a Cyberverse 3-pack at Target with Deluxe Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Cheetor... with the cheetah head popped off. Thankfully the head was still in the box so I popped it back on, just 'cause. Didn't get the set tho...
Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2160226)
Posted by Overcracker on April 27th, 2023 @ 4:06pm CDT
At least the head was still in the box. Nice of you to pop it back on.
Posted by Overcracker on April 27th, 2023 @ 4:06pm CDT
Jelze Bunnycat wrote:Overcracker wrote:Also, who just walks by and rips off a window from Prime. Or did it fall off in transit somewhere?
I'd say so, I once saw a Cyberverse 3-pack at Target with Deluxe Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Cheetor... with the cheetah head popped off. Thankfully the head was still in the box so I popped it back on, just 'cause. Didn't get the set tho...
At least the head was still in the box. Nice of you to pop it back on.
Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2160232)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 27th, 2023 @ 6:17pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 27th, 2023 @ 6:17pm CDT
I saw those big "3 steps" Scourge and Bee at Walmart. Even though I'd like to customise that Scourge into a Skyrim Draugr, no way in hell I'm going to pay the full 23$CAN for it. I'll wait for a 50% off sale, of landing on it at the flea market for 2$.
Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2160281)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 28th, 2023 @ 8:17am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 28th, 2023 @ 8:17am CDT
I am loving the toyline right now, and that trailer yesterday made me even more hyped. I hope I start seeing the beyond wave 1 stuff. I now want to get those RotB Scourge toys, as well as the Battlehide repaint.
Man, that trailer really did turn on my desire to own so much RotB stuff.
Anyways, have some pictures of some fun RotB toys.
Man, that trailer really did turn on my desire to own so much RotB stuff.
Anyways, have some pictures of some fun RotB toys.
Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2160296)
Posted by Barricade.it on April 28th, 2023 @ 10:19am CDT
Posted by Barricade.it on April 28th, 2023 @ 10:19am CDT
This is another figure which looks better in main line than in SS, IMHO.
Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2160339)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 28th, 2023 @ 2:59pm CDT
Which one?
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 28th, 2023 @ 2:59pm CDT
Barricade.it wrote:This is another figure which looks better in main line than in SS, IMHO.
Which one?
Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2160469)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 30th, 2023 @ 6:35pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 30th, 2023 @ 6:35pm CDT
This mask is just a fun thing. I like it a lot, and I am glad they tried this transforming mask out. It's fun to get new things like this, and in this case the idea works.
I kinda hope we get more honestly
I kinda hope we get more honestly
Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2160531)
Posted by william-james88 on May 1st, 2023 @ 10:00pm CDT
That Optimus Primal is great for what he is. for $17 you get a deluxe figure with what used to be stardard articulation, back when deluxes were $17 plus you get a targetmaster animal. It's good value.
I also bought the voyager Optimus Primal and while obviously that one is better for a movie primal, I really don't feel I am getting as much with how much more it is. It isn't all that more complex. I would have liked if they at least made voyager primal able to be upright in gorilla mode as we see in the trailers since that would highlight the different chest detail, which is the only highlight of the transformation.
Posted by william-james88 on May 1st, 2023 @ 10:00pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I am loving the toyline right now, and that trailer yesterday made me even more hyped.
That Optimus Primal is great for what he is. for $17 you get a deluxe figure with what used to be stardard articulation, back when deluxes were $17 plus you get a targetmaster animal. It's good value.
I also bought the voyager Optimus Primal and while obviously that one is better for a movie primal, I really don't feel I am getting as much with how much more it is. It isn't all that more complex. I would have liked if they at least made voyager primal able to be upright in gorilla mode as we see in the trailers since that would highlight the different chest detail, which is the only highlight of the transformation.
Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2160620)
Posted by william-james88 on May 2nd, 2023 @ 8:40pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on May 2nd, 2023 @ 8:40pm CDT
Hasbro literally flipped the script on the idea of one steps in the Transformers Rise of the Beasts line with the idea of "energon bands". It's a different type of transformation where elements of the toy become all loose and reconnect into the alt mode (and vice versa). While a new take on the fast conversion idea, it removes any articulation one steps may have had and adds the need to lock in, which young kids (those targeted with these) may find not as obvious. These have been out for a month in the US but have just shown up in Canadian Walmarts. For those curious about how exactly this gimmick works, we have video reviews for you below.
Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2160665)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 3rd, 2023 @ 7:16pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 3rd, 2023 @ 7:16pm CDT
You want it? Come and get it.
Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2160668)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 3rd, 2023 @ 8:05pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 3rd, 2023 @ 8:05pm CDT
That Optimus is way too small, and unpainted. All these molded details, wasted.
But if I find it on sale, that would be a nice repaint project.
But if I find it on sale, that would be a nice repaint project.
Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2160677)
Posted by william-james88 on May 3rd, 2023 @ 11:18pm CDT
Funny how you are waiting for a sale while the market price for this guy is more than double. Primal is even worse. Very surprised by all this.
Posted by william-james88 on May 3rd, 2023 @ 11:18pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:That Optimus is way too small, and unpainted. All these molded details, wasted.
But if I find it on sale, that would be a nice repaint project.
Funny how you are waiting for a sale while the market price for this guy is more than double. Primal is even worse. Very surprised by all this.
Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2160679)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 4th, 2023 @ 1:11am CDT
I'm not.
It's the "early bird scalper" syndrome as usual.
Sooner or later, those will be all over the place like a Plague of Egypt.
I'll wait.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 4th, 2023 @ 1:11am CDT
william-james88 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:That Optimus is way too small, and unpainted. All these molded details, wasted.
But if I find it on sale, that would be a nice repaint project.
Funny how you are waiting for a sale while the market price for this guy is more than double. Primal is even worse. Very surprised by all this.
I'm not.
It's the "early bird scalper" syndrome as usual.
Sooner or later, those will be all over the place like a Plague of Egypt.
I'll wait.
Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2160685)
Posted by william-james88 on May 4th, 2023 @ 7:29am CDT
Yeah and Prime is even repacked in wave 2. I didn't think this early bird thing would affect the main line.
Posted by william-james88 on May 4th, 2023 @ 7:29am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:william-james88 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:That Optimus is way too small, and unpainted. All these molded details, wasted.
But if I find it on sale, that would be a nice repaint project.
Funny how you are waiting for a sale while the market price for this guy is more than double. Primal is even worse. Very surprised by all this.
I'm not.
It's the "early bird scalper" syndrome as usual.
Sooner or later, those will be all over the place like a Plague of Egypt.
I'll wait.
Yeah and Prime is even repacked in wave 2. I didn't think this early bird thing would affect the main line.
Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2160705)
Posted by kurthy on May 4th, 2023 @ 4:04pm CDT
Posted by kurthy on May 4th, 2023 @ 4:04pm CDT
I like it for teaching little kids more about how to transform transformers than the regular one steps. Aligning the panels is a bigger thing than it was when I was growing up with G1. It provides a fun way to transform that's normal for a lot of transformers and at the end you smush them together. Articulation is fun for us and all, but it's not fun for the real little kids who can't get them to stand up. My 7 year old is finally starting to appreciate articulation more where previously articulation was just something that meant effort was required to keep it standing.
Worried about the rubber bands breaking down.
Worried about the rubber bands breaking down.
Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2160707)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 4th, 2023 @ 4:24pm CDT
Worry in Vintage GI Joe, Masters of the Universe, and so many others.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 4th, 2023 @ 4:24pm CDT
kurthy wrote:Worried about the rubber bands breaking down.
Worry in Vintage GI Joe, Masters of the Universe, and so many others.
Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2160723)
Posted by william-james88 on May 4th, 2023 @ 10:39pm CDT
The band on these toys is not rubber
Posted by william-james88 on May 4th, 2023 @ 10:39pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:kurthy wrote:Worried about the rubber bands breaking down.
Worry in Vintage GI Joe, Masters of the Universe, and so many others.
The band on these toys is not rubber
Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2160726)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 4th, 2023 @ 10:46pm CDT
What is it then, bubble gum?
Anyway, based on all the rubber bands I used in my life, sooner or later those things "dry out" and snap.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 4th, 2023 @ 10:46pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:kurthy wrote:Worried about the rubber bands breaking down.
Worry in Vintage GI Joe, Masters of the Universe, and so many others.
The band on these toys is not rubber
What is it then, bubble gum?
Anyway, based on all the rubber bands I used in my life, sooner or later those things "dry out" and snap.
Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2160728)
Posted by kurthy on May 4th, 2023 @ 10:49pm CDT
Trading card bubble gum, the highest tensile strength known to man.
Posted by kurthy on May 4th, 2023 @ 10:49pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:william-james88 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:kurthy wrote:Worried about the rubber bands breaking down.
Worry in Vintage GI Joe, Masters of the Universe, and so many others.
The band on these toys is not rubber
What is it then, bubble gum?
Anyway, based on all the rubber bands I used in my life, sooner or later those things "dry out" and snap.
Trading card bubble gum, the highest tensile strength known to man.
Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2160729)
Posted by Emerje on May 4th, 2023 @ 10:53pm CDT
I haven't touched these but I would imagine just soft plastic or maybe nylon like those clear bands.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on May 4th, 2023 @ 10:53pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:william-james88 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:kurthy wrote:Worried about the rubber bands breaking down.
Worry in Vintage GI Joe, Masters of the Universe, and so many others.
The band on these toys is not rubber
What is it then, bubble gum?
Anyway, based on all the rubber bands I used in my life, sooner or later those things "dry out" and snap.
I haven't touched these but I would imagine just soft plastic or maybe nylon like those clear bands.
Emerje
Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2160734)
Posted by sorrimus on May 5th, 2023 @ 6:41am CDT
Posted by sorrimus on May 5th, 2023 @ 6:41am CDT
Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2160742)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 5th, 2023 @ 9:11am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 5th, 2023 @ 9:11am CDT
I personally have come around on that Prime. I still think he either needed more paint or $6 taken off the price point, but he has proven to be a very fun figure. I like it, and i am enjoying it quite a bit.
Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2160797)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on May 5th, 2023 @ 9:22pm CDT
This is where you should watch reviews or, you know, actually handle them in store
I can confirm that it's actually hard plastic, but flexible enough for the toys to work. From what I can tell it's a new type of polymer, and I wouldn't be surprised if its main application would be in kitchen utensils like tongs.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on May 5th, 2023 @ 9:22pm CDT
Emerje wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:william-james88 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:kurthy wrote:Worried about the rubber bands breaking down.
Worry in Vintage GI Joe, Masters of the Universe, and so many others.
The band on these toys is not rubber
What is it then, bubble gum?
Anyway, based on all the rubber bands I used in my life, sooner or later those things "dry out" and snap.
I haven't touched these but I would imagine just soft plastic or maybe nylon like those clear bands.
Emerje
This is where you should watch reviews or, you know, actually handle them in store
I can confirm that it's actually hard plastic, but flexible enough for the toys to work. From what I can tell it's a new type of polymer, and I wouldn't be surprised if its main application would be in kitchen utensils like tongs.
Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2160801)
Posted by william-james88 on May 5th, 2023 @ 10:03pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on May 5th, 2023 @ 10:03pm CDT
This article is more to shed light on a fact that many people in the west may not know about. As many americans are aware, global distribution will cause local shortages and imbalances in supply and demand. We saw that with Cosmos, where the UK got an ample supply while the rest of the world did not and with Galaxy Shuttle, where Canada got a very healthy supply. But, a Yoda would say, there is another, right now. And it's the voyager class figures from the Rise of the Beasts line, the toyline aimed towards kids which many fans have chosen to ignore.
Of course, not all collectors, and that's where the heat is coming from. Unlike the Rise of the Beasts figures released in the Studio Series line, the mainline toys are not widely available in online collector shops across the world, and not all are on various national Amazon sites either. So, believe it or not, that voyager Optimus and Optimus Primal you may see in your local Walmart are highly coveted, since there is no way but through brick and mortar retail to get them. And we all know how that type of distribution can turn out.
Due to this, both are selling for over MSRP online right now, with Optimus Primal selling for double his price due to being shortpacked. These were both toys which fans laughed out of the room due to lackluster paint jobs and poor sizes. As valid as those points may be, this comes to show that you never know how lucky you may be to have a toy available and you never know what can become a hot commodity in this hobby.
You can see some sold e-bay listings here and in the image below.
Of course, not all collectors, and that's where the heat is coming from. Unlike the Rise of the Beasts figures released in the Studio Series line, the mainline toys are not widely available in online collector shops across the world, and not all are on various national Amazon sites either. So, believe it or not, that voyager Optimus and Optimus Primal you may see in your local Walmart are highly coveted, since there is no way but through brick and mortar retail to get them. And we all know how that type of distribution can turn out.
Due to this, both are selling for over MSRP online right now, with Optimus Primal selling for double his price due to being shortpacked. These were both toys which fans laughed out of the room due to lackluster paint jobs and poor sizes. As valid as those points may be, this comes to show that you never know how lucky you may be to have a toy available and you never know what can become a hot commodity in this hobby.
You can see some sold e-bay listings here and in the image below.
Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2160805)
Posted by william-james88 on May 5th, 2023 @ 10:57pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on May 5th, 2023 @ 10:57pm CDT
As we just described, the Rise of the Beasts mainline is not widely sold online and more of a brick and mortar based line, which leads to a bunch of possible distribution issues. So, seeing as how a new toy from that line is available on Amazon.ca, we wanted to let you know. the Weaponiser Wheeljack set is available and shipping from Amazon.ca right now, priced at $22.99 CAD. It comes with a new Wheeljack toy and a repack of the Rhinox battle master. We also have a video review of this toy to share with you from ChurrotheShibe.
Link to Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Tra-Mv7-Weaponize ... 679&sr=8-6?tag=seibertron0b-20&
Link to Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Tra-Mv7-Weaponize ... 679&sr=8-6?tag=seibertron0b-20&
Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2160819)
Posted by Brokebot on May 6th, 2023 @ 6:11am CDT
Posted by Brokebot on May 6th, 2023 @ 6:11am CDT
I have made the magnanimous decision to sacrifice my own collection of these figures so that all of you may have a better chance at them.
You're welcome.
You're welcome.
Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2160821)
Posted by Spider5800 on May 6th, 2023 @ 10:08am CDT
Haha, right? We're getting an SS version of Prime at some point that hopefully looks a lot better, and Primal is basically a reskin of Kingdom Primal, so I wasn't even giving these a looksie. Ya'll have fun hunting these down.
Posted by Spider5800 on May 6th, 2023 @ 10:08am CDT
Brokebot wrote:I have made the magnanimous decision to sacrifice my own collection of these figures so that all of you may have a better chance at them.
You're welcome.
Haha, right? We're getting an SS version of Prime at some point that hopefully looks a lot better, and Primal is basically a reskin of Kingdom Primal, so I wasn't even giving these a looksie. Ya'll have fun hunting these down.
Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2160822)
Posted by DeathReviews on May 6th, 2023 @ 10:24am CDT
Posted by DeathReviews on May 6th, 2023 @ 10:24am CDT
There's a couple of those Optimus Primals in a walmart near my realm right now. Still not interested 
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Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2160825)
Posted by Till-all-R1 on May 6th, 2023 @ 10:50am CDT
Posted by Till-all-R1 on May 6th, 2023 @ 10:50am CDT
Alt mode Rhinox looks pretty good, but his Bot mode isn't as good looking.
Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2160826)
Posted by Razorbeast88 on May 6th, 2023 @ 11:01am CDT
Posted by Razorbeast88 on May 6th, 2023 @ 11:01am CDT
Optimus Primal looks good but I'm holding hope that the leader class studio series primal is better and comes with the mace
Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2160833)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 6th, 2023 @ 12:27pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 6th, 2023 @ 12:27pm CDT
I think the eBay prices on Primal and Prime are so high right now is because of collectors initially passing on them only to see reviews and realize these are really good figures. I don't understand the distribution of these and why they're not available from online retailers yet but it is odd. The last time I was at my Target all they had were a few of the Beast Armor figures that already had parts taken out of the packaging. I doubt I'll see the Deluxe or Voyager figures.
Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2160834)
Posted by o.supreme on May 6th, 2023 @ 1:25pm CDT
Posted by o.supreme on May 6th, 2023 @ 1:25pm CDT
Aside from SS which I basically "Observe and report" on, there's been no standard live action movie line that I've cared enough to have any interest in. (Aside from BB which had some reused TR toys made into new characters). There are so many different toys at different price points and scales, with no rhyme or reason (not that there needs to be , seeing as they are for kids). Its basically a huge mass of "look at that" ( I couldn't tell you the difference between one or another). Occasionally something will make news that I recall (There were some walkie-talkies on TFW last week that I had recalled seeing prior, thinking it was interesting that it was newsworthy).
But at any rate, I hope whoever wants these gets them, rest assured knowing I wont be hindering their chances by purchasing any.
But at any rate, I hope whoever wants these gets them, rest assured knowing I wont be hindering their chances by purchasing any.
Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2160848)
Posted by M. Spector on May 6th, 2023 @ 5:04pm CDT
Posted by M. Spector on May 6th, 2023 @ 5:04pm CDT
Picked up a couple of the Beast Alliance guys for me and a friend to paint. Prime and Primal are both pretty neat and have a lot of nice molded detail. Here they both are with the most relevant comparisons in my collection. For $14 bucks it's really not a bad deal, and the little weaponizers can go with other stuff thanks to 5 mm pegs
For somone who wants a good desk toy or needs a good toedip into Tformers or just RoTB I'd recommend them
For somone who wants a good desk toy or needs a good toedip into Tformers or just RoTB I'd recommend them
Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2160854)
Posted by william-james88 on May 6th, 2023 @ 6:11pm CDT
14$ only? That's even better, I thought they were 17
and yeah, the weaponizers are my pick too for most well executed gimmicky toys in the line.
Posted by william-james88 on May 6th, 2023 @ 6:11pm CDT
M. Spector wrote:Picked up a couple of the Beast Alliance guys for me and a friend to paint. Prime and Primal are both pretty neat and have a lot of nice molded detail. Here they both are with the most relevant comparisons in my collection. For $14 bucks it's really not a bad deal, and the little weaponizers can go with other stuff thanks to 5 mm pegs
For somone who wants a good desk toy or needs a good toedip into Tformers or just RoTB I'd recommend them
14$ only? That's even better, I thought they were 17
and yeah, the weaponizers are my pick too for most well executed gimmicky toys in the line.
Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2160855)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 6th, 2023 @ 6:12pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 6th, 2023 @ 6:12pm CDT
I find the weaponizers DISGUSTANG.
I mean, you literally RIP APPART the poor beasts and EXPOSE THEIR INNARDS as weapons.
Even Mortal Kombat is more tame.
I mean, you literally RIP APPART the poor beasts and EXPOSE THEIR INNARDS as weapons.
Even Mortal Kombat is more tame.
Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2160860)
Posted by Brokebot on May 6th, 2023 @ 7:53pm CDT
Seriously? That's what bothers you? How about the Headmasters? You are decapitated and your head is replaced by a parasitic alien organism but instead of dying, your consciousness survives sharing what used to be your mind with the parasite's mind.
That's nightmare fuel right there.
Posted by Brokebot on May 6th, 2023 @ 7:53pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:I find the weaponizers DISGUSTANG.
I mean, you literally RIP APPART the poor beasts and EXPOSE THEIR INNARDS as weapons.
Even Mortal Kombat is more tame.
Seriously? That's what bothers you? How about the Headmasters? You are decapitated and your head is replaced by a parasitic alien organism but instead of dying, your consciousness survives sharing what used to be your mind with the parasite's mind.
That's nightmare fuel right there.
Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2160862)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 6th, 2023 @ 8:17pm CDT
There's two versions of headmasters. There's that one (and how does it really work?). I wonder if the headless body can act on its own is that's the case?
I much prefer the transtecktor version, where the headmaster is basically just a mecha pilot.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 6th, 2023 @ 8:17pm CDT
Brokebot wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:I find the weaponizers DISGUSTANG.
I mean, you literally RIP APPART the poor beasts and EXPOSE THEIR INNARDS as weapons.
Even Mortal Kombat is more tame.
Seriously? That's what bothers you? How about the Headmasters? You are decapitated and your head is replaced by a parasitic alien organism but instead of dying, your consciousness survives sharing what used to be your mind with the parasite's mind.
That's nightmare fuel right there.
There's two versions of headmasters. There's that one (and how does it really work?). I wonder if the headless body can act on its own is that's the case?
I much prefer the transtecktor version, where the headmaster is basically just a mecha pilot.
Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2160863)
Posted by Emerje on May 6th, 2023 @ 8:24pm CDT
Posted by Emerje on May 6th, 2023 @ 8:24pm CDT
Rhinox I'm not to sure about. For the most part it looks great, but the arms are really skinny and I'm not crazy about the shoulder pads.
It's a (Target exclusive) retool of SS38 so it should be a really good figure.
And their knees bend the wrong way like some sort of monsters!
Emerje
Spider5800 wrote:We're getting an SS version of Prime at some point that hopefully looks a lot better
It's a (Target exclusive) retool of SS38 so it should be a really good figure.
Brokebot wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:I find the weaponizers DISGUSTANG.
I mean, you literally RIP APPART the poor beasts and EXPOSE THEIR INNARDS as weapons.
Even Mortal Kombat is more tame.
Seriously? That's what bothers you? How about the Headmasters? You are decapitated and your head is replaced by a parasitic alien organism but instead of dying, your consciousness survives sharing what used to be your mind with the parasite's mind.
That's nightmare fuel right there.
And their knees bend the wrong way like some sort of monsters!
Emerje
Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2160866)
Posted by Quantum Surge on May 6th, 2023 @ 8:52pm CDT
Then there are the Brainmasters
Posted by Quantum Surge on May 6th, 2023 @ 8:52pm CDT
Emerje wrote:Rhinox I'm not to sure about. For the most part it looks great, but the arms are really skinny and I'm not crazy about the shoulder pads.Spider5800 wrote:We're getting an SS version of Prime at some point that hopefully looks a lot better
It's a (Target exclusive) retool of SS38 so it should be a really good figure.Brokebot wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:I find the weaponizers DISGUSTANG.
I mean, you literally RIP APPART the poor beasts and EXPOSE THEIR INNARDS as weapons.
Even Mortal Kombat is more tame.
Seriously? That's what bothers you? How about the Headmasters? You are decapitated and your head is replaced by a parasitic alien organism but instead of dying, your consciousness survives sharing what used to be your mind with the parasite's mind.
That's nightmare fuel right there.
And their knees bend the wrong way like some sort of monsters!
Emerje
Then there are the Brainmasters
Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2160869)
Posted by Emerje on May 6th, 2023 @ 9:09pm CDT
Those, at least, weren't organic creatures. Though Targetmasters had to do some ridiculous, but not impossible contortions.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on May 6th, 2023 @ 9:09pm CDT
Quantum Surge wrote:Emerje wrote:Rhinox I'm not to sure about. For the most part it looks great, but the arms are really skinny and I'm not crazy about the shoulder pads.Spider5800 wrote:We're getting an SS version of Prime at some point that hopefully looks a lot better
It's a (Target exclusive) retool of SS38 so it should be a really good figure.Brokebot wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:I find the weaponizers DISGUSTANG.
I mean, you literally RIP APPART the poor beasts and EXPOSE THEIR INNARDS as weapons.
Even Mortal Kombat is more tame.
Seriously? That's what bothers you? How about the Headmasters? You are decapitated and your head is replaced by a parasitic alien organism but instead of dying, your consciousness survives sharing what used to be your mind with the parasite's mind.
That's nightmare fuel right there.
And their knees bend the wrong way like some sort of monsters!
Emerje
Then there are the Brainmasters
Those, at least, weren't organic creatures. Though Targetmasters had to do some ridiculous, but not impossible contortions.
Emerje
Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2160877)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 6th, 2023 @ 9:51pm CDT
Pffft...
I can do this with my eyes closed.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 6th, 2023 @ 9:51pm CDT
Emerje wrote:
Emerje
Pffft...
I can do this with my eyes closed.
Re: Video Reviews for Deluxe ROTB Mainline Bumblebee and Comparison with SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee (2160883)
Posted by william-james88 on May 6th, 2023 @ 11:39pm CDT
Just an FYI, ROTB Primal is not a reskin of the Kingdom figure, it's a fully new toy.
Posted by william-james88 on May 6th, 2023 @ 11:39pm CDT
Spider5800 wrote:Brokebot wrote:I have made the magnanimous decision to sacrifice my own collection of these figures so that all of you may have a better chance at them.
You're welcome.
Haha, right? We're getting an SS version of Prime at some point that hopefully looks a lot better, and Primal is basically a reskin of Kingdom Primal, so I wasn't even giving these a looksie. Ya'll have fun hunting these down.
Just an FYI, ROTB Primal is not a reskin of the Kingdom figure, it's a fully new toy.
