Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard
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After Titans Return Sawback which is really Lione, fellow Seibertronian chuckdawg1999 has shared with us video reviews for the rest of Wave 3's Titan Masters: Ptero, which is really Swoop, Fangry, one of the original Headmaster Juniors, and Overboard, which is really Overkill! You can check out the three clips embedded below along with a brief comment, and join the conversation in the Energon Pub.
Fangry is an homage to one of the old school Headmaster Juniors. It's a fun figure in its two beast modes, but the weapon mode falls a little short. If you're looking to complete the extended Headmaster line, this is a must.
Overboard is the third use of the Crashbash mold and a homage to the old cassette Overkill. Unlike Clobber, Overboard is a straight repaint of Crashbash, which I really don't mind. This is an easy pass in this wave.
Ptero is Swoop, lets get that out of the way first. Ptero is also a pretty nifty little Titan Master, with probably the most interesting weapon mode. Funny enough, I've been told the vehicle mode looks a bit like Thanos' throne, so hey, crossover!
Credit(s): chuckdawg1999
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Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841367)
Posted by nycPrime on November 15th, 2016 @ 6:01pm CST
I preordered some stuff including deluxes and haven't received a notification yet.
Posted by nycPrime on November 15th, 2016 @ 6:01pm CST
Agamemnon wrote:william-james88 wrote:Anybody preorder their wave 3 stuff from BBTS? Apparently, they are in stock now
Yes, but I believe it is just the Deluxes, right? My Legends and Voyager Wave 3 are all still showing yet to be delivered. I went ahead and shipped my POL< so I'd have stuff to fiddle with over Thanksgiving. Big haul too...
I preordered some stuff including deluxes and haven't received a notification yet.
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841370)
Posted by Autobot Roadburn on November 15th, 2016 @ 6:48pm CST
I know I preordered my stuff super fast after they went up, so I think they got in partial stock. I got me and my friend's Hot Rod in, along with my Triggerhappy. I'm considering whether to wait for Megatron and a Super Saiyan Vegeta figure to come in before I ship them out or not.
Posted by Autobot Roadburn on November 15th, 2016 @ 6:48pm CST
nycPrime wrote:Agamemnon wrote:william-james88 wrote:Anybody preorder their wave 3 stuff from BBTS? Apparently, they are in stock now
Yes, but I believe it is just the Deluxes, right? My Legends and Voyager Wave 3 are all still showing yet to be delivered. I went ahead and shipped my POL< so I'd have stuff to fiddle with over Thanksgiving. Big haul too...
I preordered some stuff including deluxes and haven't received a notification yet.
I know I preordered my stuff super fast after they went up, so I think they got in partial stock. I got me and my friend's Hot Rod in, along with my Triggerhappy. I'm considering whether to wait for Megatron and a Super Saiyan Vegeta figure to come in before I ship them out or not.
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841374)
Posted by ScottyP on November 15th, 2016 @ 7:57pm CST
Posted by ScottyP on November 15th, 2016 @ 7:57pm CST
Or they'll slap the faction name in front of whatever they feel like using. See: "Autobot Jazz", or "Decepticon Scrapper".Emerje wrote:Sabrblade wrote:What about by 2012 when Fun Pub ended up using the "Gigatron" name instead of "Overlord" for that year's BotCon toy?Emerje wrote:So it seems more likely that Hasbro simply doesn't want the character to be called Overlord, at least in the past, we'll see what they do when the new figure comes out.
Emerje
If Hasbro themselves isn't going to use the name on a Transformers character then it's hard to believe they'd let someone else. But I don't know if they still own the name or not, it's been 10 years since we've last seen it used by Hasbro for a figure after all.
Emerje
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841377)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 15th, 2016 @ 8:10pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on November 15th, 2016 @ 8:10pm CST
ScottyP wrote:Or they'll slap the faction name in front of whatever they feel like using. See: "Autobot Jazz", or "Decepticon Scrapper".Emerje wrote:Sabrblade wrote:What about by 2012 when Fun Pub ended up using the "Gigatron" name instead of "Overlord" for that year's BotCon toy?Emerje wrote:So it seems more likely that Hasbro simply doesn't want the character to be called Overlord, at least in the past, we'll see what they do when the new figure comes out.
Emerje
If Hasbro themselves isn't going to use the name on a Transformers character then it's hard to believe they'd let someone else. But I don't know if they still own the name or not, it's been 10 years since we've last seen it used by Hasbro for a figure after all.
Emerje
Sabrblade wrote:I would imagine that those who have tried and failed to Trademark the name "Overlord" in the past, having had to use the "Gigatron" name instead (Fun Pub, for instance, with their Botcon 2012 Gigatron and 2014 Kreon Gigatron figures), would have likely already tried and failed to Trademark the name "Decepticon Overlord".
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841379)
Posted by ScottyP on November 15th, 2016 @ 8:14pm CST
Posted by ScottyP on November 15th, 2016 @ 8:14pm CST
What I clearly meant to post was "I skimmed this page, ok?" 
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841383)
Posted by Emerje on November 15th, 2016 @ 8:23pm CST
Posted by Emerje on November 15th, 2016 @ 8:23pm CST
But really, if it really is a matter of availability I wonder if they did try "Powermaster Overlord"? It didn't really make sense in the context of the BotCon and Kreon figures, but where we have "Powermaster Optimus Prime" they've already set a precedence.
Emerje
Emerje
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841396)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 15th, 2016 @ 9:34pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on November 15th, 2016 @ 9:34pm CST
All I know is that back when I first asked around the fandom about why BotCon 2012 Gigatron didn't use the "Overlord" name, everyone who seemed to know what they were talking about said it was because they couldn't Trademark the "Overlord" name, and cited the Heroes of Cybertron Gigatron toy as being the same case.
Now, if this really is the case for the Gigatron-named Overlord toys, despite Hasbro having the "Overlord" Trademark for the G.I. Joe character, it really begs the question for why the name could be Trademarked for the G.I. Joe brand but not for the Transformers brand. Like, is there some other company using the "Overlord" name for a toy robot character of their own?
Now, if this really is the case for the Gigatron-named Overlord toys, despite Hasbro having the "Overlord" Trademark for the G.I. Joe character, it really begs the question for why the name could be Trademarked for the G.I. Joe brand but not for the Transformers brand. Like, is there some other company using the "Overlord" name for a toy robot character of their own?
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841398)
Posted by Ultra Markus on November 15th, 2016 @ 9:42pm CST
yeah doesn't make sense also why do we have the name Bumble bee in transformers and also bumble bee in DC comics from Teen Titans they both cant have trademarks
Posted by Ultra Markus on November 15th, 2016 @ 9:42pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:All I know is that back when I first asked around the fandom about why BotCon 2012 Gigatron didn't use the "Overlord" name, everyone who seemed to know what they were talking about said it was because they couldn't Trademark the "Overlord" name, and cited the Heroes of Cybertron Gigatron toy as being the same case.
Now, if this really is the case for the Gigatron-named Overlord toys, despite Hasbro having the "Overlord" Trademark for the G.I. Joe character, it really begs the question for why the name could be Trademarked for the G.I. Joe brand but not for the Transformers brand. Like, is there some other company using the "Overlord" name for a toy robot character of their own?
yeah doesn't make sense also why do we have the name Bumble bee in transformers and also bumble bee in DC comics from Teen Titans they both cant have trademarks
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841399)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 15th, 2016 @ 9:49pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on November 15th, 2016 @ 9:49pm CST
According to the Wiki's Trademark article, Hasbro eventually gave up trying to register a Trademark for the name "Bumblebee" and, in 2006, went with using the name as "a 'normal', non-registered trademark instead." I don't know if this is still the case to this day, though.Ultra Markus wrote:Sabrblade wrote:All I know is that back when I first asked around the fandom about why BotCon 2012 Gigatron didn't use the "Overlord" name, everyone who seemed to know what they were talking about said it was because they couldn't Trademark the "Overlord" name, and cited the Heroes of Cybertron Gigatron toy as being the same case.
Now, if this really is the case for the Gigatron-named Overlord toys, despite Hasbro having the "Overlord" Trademark for the G.I. Joe character, it really begs the question for why the name could be Trademarked for the G.I. Joe brand but not for the Transformers brand. Like, is there some other company using the "Overlord" name for a toy robot character of their own?
yeah doesn't make sense also why do we have the name Bumble bee in transformers and also bumble bee in DC comics from Teen Titans they both cant have trademarks
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841408)
Posted by Emerje on November 15th, 2016 @ 11:45pm CST
I don't know if it really works like that. I couldn't find Hasbro's Overlord trademark (live or dead), though I did find a dead trademark for Overlord from Cap Toys from 1994 to 1996. I did notice on the Shockblast trademark that they cover all their bases by saying the name is for "toy action figures, toy vehicles and toy robots convertible into other visual toy forms". They use the same wording for their ROM trademark and several others. Maybe the old Overlord trademark wasn't that broad? The Scarlett trademark only says "toy action figures".
BTW, Hasbro was able to once again renew their original 1983 (yep) trademark for Bumblebee last year. Not sure what Mattel's trademark says to let them make figures and dolls of the comic character.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on November 15th, 2016 @ 11:45pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:Now, if this really is the case for the Gigatron-named Overlord toys, despite Hasbro having the "Overlord" Trademark for the G.I. Joe character, it really begs the question for why the name could be Trademarked for the G.I. Joe brand but not for the Transformers brand. Like, is there some other company using the "Overlord" name for a toy robot character of their own?
I don't know if it really works like that. I couldn't find Hasbro's Overlord trademark (live or dead), though I did find a dead trademark for Overlord from Cap Toys from 1994 to 1996. I did notice on the Shockblast trademark that they cover all their bases by saying the name is for "toy action figures, toy vehicles and toy robots convertible into other visual toy forms". They use the same wording for their ROM trademark and several others. Maybe the old Overlord trademark wasn't that broad? The Scarlett trademark only says "toy action figures".
BTW, Hasbro was able to once again renew their original 1983 (yep) trademark for Bumblebee last year. Not sure what Mattel's trademark says to let them make figures and dolls of the comic character.
Emerje
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841421)
Posted by RAR on November 16th, 2016 @ 2:38am CST
Yes I was vaguely aware of that - at least as much as one can be while not actually having any desire to watch the TV show.
I was addressing it more as a practical concern with the name Megatron not being usable while Gigatron is obviously than suggesting that the female was driving the tank (especially since Western Overlord doesn't work like that anyway). The Woolworths version describes the two powermasters as "Energon" companions and it's implied they just act as a power source for the weapons or to enhance the vehicles. leaving Overlord as a normal Decepticon - which frankly I'm more comfortable with than the whole Japanese method of handling this stuff.
Posted by RAR on November 16th, 2016 @ 2:38am CST
Sabrblade wrote:...No.RAR wrote:Isn't Gigatron called Gigatron as it's just the tank part ? I take it Megaplex was not supposed to be the Jet part though (different character).
The tank was called the Gigatank and the jet was called the Megajet. Neither vehicle was alive either. The tank's Godmaster operator was a man called Giga, and the jet's Godmaster was Giga's wife Mega. Mega and Giga were the heart and soul of Overlord, with Giga speaking through the combined robot form as Overlord's main personality.
Behold this video:
Yes I was vaguely aware of that - at least as much as one can be while not actually having any desire to watch the TV show.
I was addressing it more as a practical concern with the name Megatron not being usable while Gigatron is obviously than suggesting that the female was driving the tank (especially since Western Overlord doesn't work like that anyway). The Woolworths version describes the two powermasters as "Energon" companions and it's implied they just act as a power source for the weapons or to enhance the vehicles. leaving Overlord as a normal Decepticon - which frankly I'm more comfortable with than the whole Japanese method of handling this stuff.
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841451)
Posted by Bumblebee21 on November 16th, 2016 @ 8:45am CST
Posted by Bumblebee21 on November 16th, 2016 @ 8:45am CST
sixshot prototype images
http://snakas.blog95.fc2.com/
http://snakas.blog95.fc2.com/
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841453)
Posted by Kurona on November 16th, 2016 @ 8:58am CST
Posted by Kurona on November 16th, 2016 @ 8:58am CST
While he remains the only figure of Titans Return Wave 3 to not get a youtube review, some interesting news comes from fellow Seibertronian Bumblebee21 - a listing on Taobao.com for a prototype of the upcoming Leader-Class Sixshot. At the time of writing he is currently going for around 144 US Dollars; and even if you're not considering bidding yourself, it's certainly interesting to see pictures of the figure's prototype. Check out the link and images below and tell us what you think in the Energon Pub!
https://world.taobao.com/item/437200296 ... Q3w#detail
https://world.taobao.com/item/437200296 ... Q3w#detail
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841457)
Posted by NovamusPrime3 on November 16th, 2016 @ 9:11am CST
Posted by NovamusPrime3 on November 16th, 2016 @ 9:11am CST
looks interesting might have to get it
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841458)
Posted by Kurona on November 16th, 2016 @ 9:18am CST
THIS... I COMMAND
Posted by Kurona on November 16th, 2016 @ 9:18am CST
THIS... I COMMAND
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841464)
Posted by fenrir72 on November 16th, 2016 @ 9:50am CST
I know its a proto but no face? It's like flat.
Posted by fenrir72 on November 16th, 2016 @ 9:50am CST
Kurona wrote:
THIS... I COMMAND
I know its a proto but no face? It's like flat.
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841465)
Posted by Randomhero on November 16th, 2016 @ 9:51am CST
Wrong gi joe villain lmao
Posted by Randomhero on November 16th, 2016 @ 9:51am CST
Kurona wrote:
THIS... I COMMAND
Wrong gi joe villain lmao
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841471)
Posted by Emerje on November 16th, 2016 @ 10:16am CST
I was going to say.
The eyes are there, but the top of the helmet is covering them up.
Anyway, this looks to be the exact same blue and gray test mold we saw back at Cybertron Con.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on November 16th, 2016 @ 10:16am CST
Randomhero wrote:Kurona wrote:
THIS... I COMMAND
Wrong gi joe villain lmao
I was going to say.
The eyes are there, but the top of the helmet is covering them up.
Anyway, this looks to be the exact same blue and gray test mold we saw back at Cybertron Con.
Emerje
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841473)
Posted by Optimutt on November 16th, 2016 @ 10:40am CST
Posted by Optimutt on November 16th, 2016 @ 10:40am CST
Yeah, it's more like:
"Cooooobra! Retreat!"
"Cooooobra! Retreat!"
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841490)
Posted by nycPrime on November 16th, 2016 @ 11:55am CST
Posted by nycPrime on November 16th, 2016 @ 11:55am CST
Not sure if this has been mentioned, but all of wave 3 minus Fangry is available again for preorder from BBTS. That includes Megatron and Gnaw.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=22406
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=22406
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841505)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on November 16th, 2016 @ 12:48pm CST
I think you meant "yet to get." The way it's worded here and in the news posting, it sounds more like Sixshot is the ONLY wave 3 Titans Return figure that has been reviewed on YouTube, which is, of course, the opposite case.
Posted by Wolfman Jake on November 16th, 2016 @ 12:48pm CST
Kurona wrote:While he remains the only figure of Titans Return Wave 3 to get a youtube review...
I think you meant "yet to get." The way it's worded here and in the news posting, it sounds more like Sixshot is the ONLY wave 3 Titans Return figure that has been reviewed on YouTube, which is, of course, the opposite case.
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841510)
Posted by Kurona on November 16th, 2016 @ 12:58pm CST
Whoops, will fix.
Posted by Kurona on November 16th, 2016 @ 12:58pm CST
Wolfman Jake wrote:Kurona wrote:While he remains the only figure of Titans Return Wave 3 to get a youtube review...
I think you meant "yet to get." The way it's worded here and in the news posting, it sounds more like Sixshot is the ONLY wave 3 Titans Return figure that has been reviewed on YouTube, which is, of course, the opposite case.
Whoops, will fix.
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841515)
Posted by Decepticon Stryker on November 16th, 2016 @ 1:12pm CST
Posted by Decepticon Stryker on November 16th, 2016 @ 1:12pm CST
Allow me to make a small parody:
Crashing through the night, comes six forms (plus one) of fright, Sixshot (Sixshaaahhhttt) Sixshot (Sixshaaahhhttt) He has seven forms, despite his name, but that is just how, he plays his game, Sixshot (Sixshaaahhhttt) Sixshot (Sixshaaahhhttt) It would be wise, if you feared his might, who would challenge him tooo a fiiiggghhhttt? *Record Scratches* No one. Because this mold is awesome.
Crashing through the night, comes six forms (plus one) of fright, Sixshot (Sixshaaahhhttt) Sixshot (Sixshaaahhhttt) He has seven forms, despite his name, but that is just how, he plays his game, Sixshot (Sixshaaahhhttt) Sixshot (Sixshaaahhhttt) It would be wise, if you feared his might, who would challenge him tooo a fiiiggghhhttt? *Record Scratches* No one. Because this mold is awesome.
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841518)
Posted by william-james88 on November 16th, 2016 @ 1:19pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on November 16th, 2016 @ 1:19pm CST
Amazon.com has the deluxes at the same Walmart $10 Price. And remember, you can always present this to any TRu in the US to get a price match.
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss ... formers-20?tag=seibertron07-20&
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss ... formers-20?tag=seibertron07-20&
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841523)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on November 16th, 2016 @ 1:51pm CST
"Great news, everyone! Optimus Prime came out of his coma!"
Posted by Wolfman Jake on November 16th, 2016 @ 1:51pm CST
Decepticon Stryker wrote:Allow me to make a small parody:
Crashing through the night, comes six forms (plus one) of fright, Sixshot (Sixshaaahhhttt) Sixshot (Sixshaaahhhttt) He has seven forms, despite his name, but that is just how, he plays his game, Sixshot (Sixshaaahhhttt) Sixshot (Sixshaaahhhttt) It would be wise, if you feared his might, who would challenge him tooo a fiiiggghhhttt? *Record Scratches* No one. Because this mold is awesome.
"Great news, everyone! Optimus Prime came out of his coma!"
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841532)
Posted by GuyIncognito on November 16th, 2016 @ 2:26pm CST
Posted by GuyIncognito on November 16th, 2016 @ 2:26pm CST
This is Leader Class? Because it looks like a remold of Voyager Alpha Trion.
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841534)
Posted by Bumblebee21 on November 16th, 2016 @ 2:28pm CST
no its a new mold
but
please expand
Posted by Bumblebee21 on November 16th, 2016 @ 2:28pm CST
GuyIncognito wrote:This is Leader Class? Because it looks like a remold of Voyager Alpha Trion.
no its a new mold
but
please expand
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841535)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 16th, 2016 @ 2:30pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on November 16th, 2016 @ 2:30pm CST
Yes it is.GuyIncognito wrote:This is Leader Class?
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841576)
Posted by Bumblebee21 on November 16th, 2016 @ 7:02pm CST
Posted by Bumblebee21 on November 16th, 2016 @ 7:02pm CST
did yall notice the box hes standing on what it says
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841577)
Posted by Cobotron on November 16th, 2016 @ 7:05pm CST
I was checking that out. Dia this and Dia that. Maybe even Dia Battles?
Pre- release code names?
Posted by Cobotron on November 16th, 2016 @ 7:05pm CST
Bumblebee21 wrote:did yall notice the box hes standing on what it says
I was checking that out. Dia this and Dia that. Maybe even Dia Battles?
Pre- release code names?
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841578)
Posted by Bumblebee21 on November 16th, 2016 @ 7:07pm CST
diadone dcex dia battles(prototype)
Posted by Bumblebee21 on November 16th, 2016 @ 7:07pm CST
Cobotron wrote:Bumblebee21 wrote:did yall notice the box hes standing on what it says
I was checking that out. Dia this and Dia that. Maybe even Dia Battles?
Pre- release code names?
diadone dcex dia battles(prototype)
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841579)
Posted by Cobotron on November 16th, 2016 @ 7:09pm CST
Posted by Cobotron on November 16th, 2016 @ 7:09pm CST
No idea what it means, but I'm into it!Bumblebee21 wrote:Cobotron wrote:Bumblebee21 wrote:did yall notice the box hes standing on what it says
I was checking that out. Dia this and Dia that. Maybe even Dia Battles?
Pre- release code names?
diadone dcex dia battles(prototype)
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841580)
Posted by Bumblebee21 on November 16th, 2016 @ 7:10pm CST
isnt diadone actually diaclone
Posted by Bumblebee21 on November 16th, 2016 @ 7:10pm CST
Cobotron wrote:No idea what it means, but I'm into it!Bumblebee21 wrote:Cobotron wrote:Bumblebee21 wrote:did yall notice the box hes standing on what it says
I was checking that out. Dia this and Dia that. Maybe even Dia Battles?
Pre- release code names?
diadone dcex dia battles(prototype)
isnt diadone actually diaclone
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841604)
Posted by Ultra Markus on November 16th, 2016 @ 9:41pm CST
six shot needs two katakana
Posted by Ultra Markus on November 16th, 2016 @ 9:41pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:Yes it is.GuyIncognito wrote:This is Leader Class?
six shot needs two katakana
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841613)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on November 17th, 2016 @ 12:10am CST
Sure is, it's an exclusive redeco of the Dia-Battles remake that's been in the TF News a few times.
He needs two Japanese syllables? I think you mean Katana (though technically as a ninja he should use two ninjaken)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on November 17th, 2016 @ 12:10am CST
Bumblebee21 wrote:Cobotron wrote:No idea what it means, but I'm into it!Bumblebee21 wrote:Cobotron wrote:Bumblebee21 wrote:did yall notice the box hes standing on what it says
I was checking that out. Dia this and Dia that. Maybe even Dia Battles?
Pre- release code names?
diadone dcex dia battles(prototype)
isnt diadone actually diaclone
Sure is, it's an exclusive redeco of the Dia-Battles remake that's been in the TF News a few times.
Ultra Markus wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Yes it is.GuyIncognito wrote:This is Leader Class?
six shot needs two katakana
He needs two Japanese syllables? I think you mean Katana (though technically as a ninja he should use two ninjaken)
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841616)
Posted by Cobotron on November 17th, 2016 @ 1:01am CST
But the redeco is called something different.
DA-06 Dia-Battles V2 Cosmo Maneuver Type
or
DA-06 Dia Battles V2 Uchuu Kidou Type
And why is it printed on a Hasbro case box?
Anyway. Niether here nor there.
Titans Return is the name of the game 'round here!
Posted by Cobotron on November 17th, 2016 @ 1:01am CST
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Bumblebee21 wrote:Cobotron wrote:No idea what it means, but I'm into it!Bumblebee21 wrote:Cobotron wrote:Bumblebee21 wrote:did yall notice the box hes standing on what it says
I was checking that out. Dia this and Dia that. Maybe even Dia Battles?
Pre- release code names?
diadone dcex dia battles(prototype)
isnt diadone actually diaclone
Sure is, it's an exclusive redeco of the Dia-Battles remake that's been in the TF News a few times.
But the redeco is called something different.
DA-06 Dia-Battles V2 Cosmo Maneuver Type
or
DA-06 Dia Battles V2 Uchuu Kidou Type
And why is it printed on a Hasbro case box?
Anyway. Niether here nor there.
Titans Return is the name of the game 'round here!
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841622)
Posted by RAR on November 17th, 2016 @ 4:06am CST
Posted by RAR on November 17th, 2016 @ 4:06am CST
Hasbro does Takara's distribution in much of Asia (outside Japan)- so that is why there is a Takara Tomy toy in a Hasbro case.
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841623)
Posted by Albatross250 on November 17th, 2016 @ 4:40am CST
OMG.... A possible Quickswitch?!
Posted by Albatross250 on November 17th, 2016 @ 4:40am CST
Cobotron wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Bumblebee21 wrote:Cobotron wrote:No idea what it means, but I'm into it!Bumblebee21 wrote:Cobotron wrote:Bumblebee21 wrote:did yall notice the box hes standing on what it says
I was checking that out. Dia this and Dia that. Maybe even Dia Battles?
Pre- release code names?
diadone dcex dia battles(prototype)
isnt diadone actually diaclone
Sure is, it's an exclusive redeco of the Dia-Battles remake that's been in the TF News a few times.
But the redeco is called something different.
DA-06 Dia-Battles V2 Cosmo Maneuver Type
or
DA-06 Dia Battles V2 Uchuu Kidou Type
And why is it printed on a Hasbro case box?
Anyway. Niether here nor there.
Titans Return is the name of the game 'round here!
OMG.... A possible Quickswitch?!
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841676)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 17th, 2016 @ 9:21am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on November 17th, 2016 @ 9:21am CST
No... That's Sixshot.Albatross250 wrote:OMG.... A possible Quickswitch?!
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841677)
Posted by Bumblebee21 on November 17th, 2016 @ 9:22am CST
yep its the protoype
Posted by Bumblebee21 on November 17th, 2016 @ 9:22am CST
Sabrblade wrote:No... That's Sixshot.Albatross250 wrote:OMG.... A possible Quickswitch?!
yep its the protoype
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841712)
Posted by Emerje on November 17th, 2016 @ 12:01pm CST
Posted by Emerje on November 17th, 2016 @ 12:01pm CST
DCEX would probably mean Diaclone Exclusive similar to the Unite Warriors UW-EX stuff. So probably a Dia Battles figure exclusive to Takara Tomy Mall that would also see release in Asia through Hasbro just like the UW-EX stuff.
Emerje
Emerje
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841717)
Posted by Bumblebee21 on November 17th, 2016 @ 1:11pm CST
but why diadone
Posted by Bumblebee21 on November 17th, 2016 @ 1:11pm CST
Emerje wrote:DCEX would probably mean Diaclone Exclusive similar to the Unite Warriors UW-EX stuff. So probably a Dia Battles figure exclusive to Takara Tomy Mall that would also see release in Asia through Hasbro just like the UW-EX stuff.
Emerje
but why diadone
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841724)
Posted by william-james88 on November 17th, 2016 @ 1:35pm CST
Because it's a misspelling.
Somewhere in the process someone saw diaclone and didnt properly see the space between the "cl" turning it into "d".
Posted by william-james88 on November 17th, 2016 @ 1:35pm CST
Bumblebee21 wrote:Emerje wrote:DCEX would probably mean Diaclone Exclusive similar to the Unite Warriors UW-EX stuff. So probably a Dia Battles figure exclusive to Takara Tomy Mall that would also see release in Asia through Hasbro just like the UW-EX stuff.
Emerje
but why diadone
Because it's a misspelling.
Somewhere in the process someone saw diaclone and didnt properly see the space between the "cl" turning it into "d".
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841740)
Posted by RAR on November 17th, 2016 @ 2:38pm CST
Posted by RAR on November 17th, 2016 @ 2:38pm CST
I thought that same.
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841791)
Posted by Ironhidensh on November 17th, 2016 @ 5:45pm CST
Posted by Ironhidensh on November 17th, 2016 @ 5:45pm CST
Okay, so I promised some thoughts on TR voyager Prime and Megatron, and here they are. Not because I think I'm so wise, and that you all crave my knowledge, but because I'm bored, and really don't want to do the housework I should be doing while my wife and kids are gone.
Anyway, lets look at pics of the 3 modes first:
As is obvious to anybody with a familiarity of G1 characters, these are quite obviously repaints of soon to come Blitzwing and Octane figures. While I am no fan of repaints, these two aren't that bad. Prime is actually a very nice homage to his G2 Laser Prime self, and Megatron kinda gives an IDW feel. As I've sais before, these will be excellent figures of the triple changers they are supposed to be.
Prime is actually a very simple figure. The transformation is very basic, and lots of truck kibble shows in plane mode. The truck modes hides the plane parts alright, but looks extremely simple. In robot mode, the wings really stand out on his back:
Not a ton of range of movement for either figure, but this one feels very limited. It also feels cheap. I can't fully explain this, other than it feels very light, and the plastic just feels cheap. I would fear to give this toy to an actual child as it would probably break within a day. Prime looks nice, but is a rather disappointing figure.
Megatron is quite different. This transformation is very satisfying, and very reminiscent of the original G1 Blitzwing figure. While the plastic still feels cheap, Megs feels much more solid than Prime. It would probably take a child 3 days to break it, although the joints are very thin. Megatron is also very much on the loose side. While nowhere near as floppy as Skullcruncher, Megatron will flop over easy, and his arms don't like to stay up. He also doesn't tab in well in jet mode:
You can see on the left side there, that the tread piece does not sit as flush to the body as the same piece on the right side. The tabs simply don't measure up right (tab is smaller than the hole), so it won't hold to the body.
The tank modes holds together very well. The grey color feels off, but its easy to get over.
One thing I'm very happy with on both figures is the ability to hide the shoulder columns. I like the heads as is, with out the side pieces limiting movement. Here are the shots of that:
With:
...and without:
Of course, as with all Hasbro figures, these two suffer from a criminal lack of paint apps. Prime in particular could have really benefitted from some paint apps in truck mode. Then there are the stickers. I really hope this does not become a thing. These are cheap, and the edges were already starting to come up out of the box. These will defiantly not last over time. I don't know what Hasbro was thinking.
In the end, while I kinda do like these figures, I can't recommend them at full price. If you can find them on sale, go for it. Otherwise, wait for Blitzwing and Octane.
Anyway, lets look at pics of the 3 modes first:
As is obvious to anybody with a familiarity of G1 characters, these are quite obviously repaints of soon to come Blitzwing and Octane figures. While I am no fan of repaints, these two aren't that bad. Prime is actually a very nice homage to his G2 Laser Prime self, and Megatron kinda gives an IDW feel. As I've sais before, these will be excellent figures of the triple changers they are supposed to be.
Prime is actually a very simple figure. The transformation is very basic, and lots of truck kibble shows in plane mode. The truck modes hides the plane parts alright, but looks extremely simple. In robot mode, the wings really stand out on his back:
Not a ton of range of movement for either figure, but this one feels very limited. It also feels cheap. I can't fully explain this, other than it feels very light, and the plastic just feels cheap. I would fear to give this toy to an actual child as it would probably break within a day. Prime looks nice, but is a rather disappointing figure.
Megatron is quite different. This transformation is very satisfying, and very reminiscent of the original G1 Blitzwing figure. While the plastic still feels cheap, Megs feels much more solid than Prime. It would probably take a child 3 days to break it, although the joints are very thin. Megatron is also very much on the loose side. While nowhere near as floppy as Skullcruncher, Megatron will flop over easy, and his arms don't like to stay up. He also doesn't tab in well in jet mode:
You can see on the left side there, that the tread piece does not sit as flush to the body as the same piece on the right side. The tabs simply don't measure up right (tab is smaller than the hole), so it won't hold to the body.
The tank modes holds together very well. The grey color feels off, but its easy to get over.
One thing I'm very happy with on both figures is the ability to hide the shoulder columns. I like the heads as is, with out the side pieces limiting movement. Here are the shots of that:
With:
...and without:
Of course, as with all Hasbro figures, these two suffer from a criminal lack of paint apps. Prime in particular could have really benefitted from some paint apps in truck mode. Then there are the stickers. I really hope this does not become a thing. These are cheap, and the edges were already starting to come up out of the box. These will defiantly not last over time. I don't know what Hasbro was thinking.
In the end, while I kinda do like these figures, I can't recommend them at full price. If you can find them on sale, go for it. Otherwise, wait for Blitzwing and Octane.
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841826)
Posted by Emerje on November 17th, 2016 @ 10:14pm CST
Maybe, but it's hard to believe they'd make such a mistake on a line that's so well known in Asia.
Diadone is an actual surname that people can have, but more so if you parse is properly as diad-one with diad/dyad meaning pair it could be read as two-in-one which basically describes most Transformers. There were some Diaclone figures that were called Twin Combat that had two robot modes. Seems like something Takara Tomy would make. I doubt it'd be anything we'd recognize fro Transformers, though.
Of course it's all wild speculation, they could be Jenny dolls for all we know.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on November 17th, 2016 @ 10:14pm CST
william-james88 wrote:Bumblebee21 wrote:Emerje wrote:DCEX would probably mean Diaclone Exclusive similar to the Unite Warriors UW-EX stuff. So probably a Dia Battles figure exclusive to Takara Tomy Mall that would also see release in Asia through Hasbro just like the UW-EX stuff.
Emerje
but why diadone
Because it's a misspelling.
Somewhere in the process someone saw diaclone and didnt properly see the space between the "cl" turning it into "d".
Maybe, but it's hard to believe they'd make such a mistake on a line that's so well known in Asia.
Diadone is an actual surname that people can have, but more so if you parse is properly as diad-one with diad/dyad meaning pair it could be read as two-in-one which basically describes most Transformers. There were some Diaclone figures that were called Twin Combat that had two robot modes. Seems like something Takara Tomy would make. I doubt it'd be anything we'd recognize fro Transformers, though.
Of course it's all wild speculation, they could be Jenny dolls for all we know.
Emerje
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841832)
Posted by william-james88 on November 17th, 2016 @ 10:23pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on November 17th, 2016 @ 10:23pm CST
It seems there is indeed 2 different cases for the wave 2 leader assortment. While everyone in canada was finding Soundwave and only Soundwave, I have just seen 3 pairs of Soundwave and PMOP at Walmart. So that leads me to believe that the earlier case had only soudnwaves while the one we saw on Entertainment Earth was another assortment that was also being distributed as a mass release. Dont know which case the US will see.
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841839)
Posted by william-james88 on November 17th, 2016 @ 10:38pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on November 17th, 2016 @ 10:38pm CST
Good friend to the site Ironhidensh has been buying more toys from the Titans Return line than he expected. Even to the point of getting figures earlier than most of us, like Titans Return Voyager Optimus Prime and Megatron. He has put together a pictorial review with a fresh twist: brutal honesty. While having a video review which shows the figure at all angles for one to make up his or her mind can be great, it is also fun to read a review full of the author's personality. It shows another side to the figures as well as an opinion to bounce our own opinions off of. So here below is Ironhidensh's review of these two toys, enjoy!
Lets look at pics of the 3 modes first:
As is obvious to anybody with a familiarity of G1 characters, these are quite obviously repaints of soon to come Blitzwing and Octane figures. While I am no fan of repaints, these two aren't that bad. Prime is actually a very nice homage to his G2 Laser Prime self, and Megatron kinda gives an IDW feel. As I've sais before, these will be excellent figures of the triple changers they are supposed to be.
Prime is actually a very simple figure. The transformation is very basic, and lots of truck kibble shows in plane mode. The truck modes hides the plane parts alright, but looks extremely simple. In robot mode, the wings really stand out on his back:
Not a ton of range of movement for either figure, but this one feels very limited. It also feels cheap. I can't fully explain this, other than it feels very light, and the plastic just feels cheap. I would fear to give this toy to an actual child as it would probably break within a day. Prime looks nice, but is a rather disappointing figure.
Megatron is quite different. This transformation is very satisfying, and very reminiscent of the original G1 Blitzwing figure. While the plastic still feels cheap, Megs feels much more solid than Prime. It would probably take a child 3 days to break it, although the joints are very thin. Megatron is also very much on the loose side. While nowhere near as floppy as Skullcruncher, Megatron will flop over easy, and his arms don't like to stay up. He also doesn't tab in well in jet mode:
You can see on the left side there, that the tread piece does not sit as flush to the body as the same piece on the right side. The tabs simply don't measure up right (tab is smaller than the hole), so it won't hold to the body.
The tank modes holds together very well. The grey color feels off, but its easy to get over.
One thing I'm very happy with on both figures is the ability to hide the shoulder columns. I like the heads as is, with out the side pieces limiting movement. Here are the shots of that:
With:
...and without:
Of course, as with all Hasbro figures, these two suffer from a criminal lack of paint apps. Prime in particular could have really benefited from some paint apps in truck mode. Then there are the stickers. I really hope this does not become a thing. These are cheap, and the edges were already starting to come up out of the box. These will definitely not last over time. I don't know what Hasbro was thinking.
In the end, while I kinda do like these figures, I can't recommend them at full price. If you can find them on sale, go for it. Otherwise, wait for Blitzwing and Octane.
Lets look at pics of the 3 modes first:
As is obvious to anybody with a familiarity of G1 characters, these are quite obviously repaints of soon to come Blitzwing and Octane figures. While I am no fan of repaints, these two aren't that bad. Prime is actually a very nice homage to his G2 Laser Prime self, and Megatron kinda gives an IDW feel. As I've sais before, these will be excellent figures of the triple changers they are supposed to be.
Prime is actually a very simple figure. The transformation is very basic, and lots of truck kibble shows in plane mode. The truck modes hides the plane parts alright, but looks extremely simple. In robot mode, the wings really stand out on his back:
Not a ton of range of movement for either figure, but this one feels very limited. It also feels cheap. I can't fully explain this, other than it feels very light, and the plastic just feels cheap. I would fear to give this toy to an actual child as it would probably break within a day. Prime looks nice, but is a rather disappointing figure.
Megatron is quite different. This transformation is very satisfying, and very reminiscent of the original G1 Blitzwing figure. While the plastic still feels cheap, Megs feels much more solid than Prime. It would probably take a child 3 days to break it, although the joints are very thin. Megatron is also very much on the loose side. While nowhere near as floppy as Skullcruncher, Megatron will flop over easy, and his arms don't like to stay up. He also doesn't tab in well in jet mode:
You can see on the left side there, that the tread piece does not sit as flush to the body as the same piece on the right side. The tabs simply don't measure up right (tab is smaller than the hole), so it won't hold to the body.
The tank modes holds together very well. The grey color feels off, but its easy to get over.
One thing I'm very happy with on both figures is the ability to hide the shoulder columns. I like the heads as is, with out the side pieces limiting movement. Here are the shots of that:
With:
...and without:
Of course, as with all Hasbro figures, these two suffer from a criminal lack of paint apps. Prime in particular could have really benefited from some paint apps in truck mode. Then there are the stickers. I really hope this does not become a thing. These are cheap, and the edges were already starting to come up out of the box. These will definitely not last over time. I don't know what Hasbro was thinking.
In the end, while I kinda do like these figures, I can't recommend them at full price. If you can find them on sale, go for it. Otherwise, wait for Blitzwing and Octane.
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841845)
Posted by Autobot Roadburn on November 17th, 2016 @ 11:53pm CST
Posted by Autobot Roadburn on November 17th, 2016 @ 11:53pm CST
Well that's a bit disappointing. I'm still getting Megatron for my G1 collection, but yeah, those stickers are pretty awful. I might just peel them off and paint him up, I have some nice silvers I can use.
Never did want that Optimus, I like the Classics Voyager a lot more. I really don't like any of his modes and like the review says, he just looks cheap. I can't describe him more than that, he just looks unappealing. I don't know much about Octane, but I'll probably skip this mold altogether unless his plastics and paint blow me out of the water. I'll probably get Blitzwing though, skipped that awful Generations one with zero regrets.
On another note, my Hot Rod and Triggerhappy preorders came in yesterday! I shipped them and they should get here in time for me to open right before Thanksgiving or after my late shift on Black Friday. Just got a job at the Lego Store though, so it could be a lot worse.
Never did want that Optimus, I like the Classics Voyager a lot more. I really don't like any of his modes and like the review says, he just looks cheap. I can't describe him more than that, he just looks unappealing. I don't know much about Octane, but I'll probably skip this mold altogether unless his plastics and paint blow me out of the water. I'll probably get Blitzwing though, skipped that awful Generations one with zero regrets.
On another note, my Hot Rod and Triggerhappy preorders came in yesterday! I shipped them and they should get here in time for me to open right before Thanksgiving or after my late shift on Black Friday. Just got a job at the Lego Store though, so it could be a lot worse.
Re: Video Reviews - Transformers Titans Return Titan Masters Ptero, Fangry, Overboard (1841846)
Posted by adamage1 on November 18th, 2016 @ 12:55am CST
Ever since I first laid eyes on the initial images of this version of Megatron, my first thought was that it felt quite rushed, and virtually every review since then has reinforced that notion to an almost certainty. The shoddy stickers, the poor tab connections, the almost total lack of paint apps (even for a Hasbro figure); everything just screams rush job. I seriously hope all of the QC issues are fixed for the Blitzwing release.
Posted by adamage1 on November 18th, 2016 @ 12:55am CST
Ironhidensh wrote:Megatron is quite different. This transformation is very satisfying, and very reminiscent of the original G1 Blitzwing figure. While the plastic still feels cheap, Megs feels much more solid than Prime. It would probably take a child 3 days to break it, although the joints are very thin. Megatron is also very much on the loose side. While nowhere near as floppy as Skullcruncher, Megatron will flop over easy, and his arms don't like to stay up. He also doesn't tab in well in jet mode:
You can see on the left side there, that the tread piece does not sit as flush to the body as the same piece on the right side. The tabs simply don't measure up right (tab is smaller than the hole), so it won't hold to the body.
The tank modes holds together very well. The grey color feels off, but its easy to get over.
One thing I'm very happy with on both figures is the ability to hide the shoulder columns. I like the heads as is, with out the side pieces limiting movement. Here are the shots of that:
With:
...and without:
Of course, as with all Hasbro figures, these two suffer from a criminal lack of paint apps. Prime in particular could have really benefitted from some paint apps in truck mode. Then there are the stickers. I really hope this does not become a thing. These are cheap, and the edges were already starting to come up out of the box. These will defiantly not last over time. I don't know what Hasbro was thinking.
In the end, while I kinda do like these figures, I can't recommend them at full price. If you can find them on sale, go for it. Otherwise, wait for Blitzwing and Octane.
Ever since I first laid eyes on the initial images of this version of Megatron, my first thought was that it felt quite rushed, and virtually every review since then has reinforced that notion to an almost certainty. The shoddy stickers, the poor tab connections, the almost total lack of paint apps (even for a Hasbro figure); everything just screams rush job. I seriously hope all of the QC issues are fixed for the Blitzwing release.
