New Galleries: AOE Power Attackers Chainsaw Thrash Vehicon and High Octane Bumblebee
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The latter is the only incarnation of a character that was sort of seen in the movieverse, if not the last film specifically, and comes with chainsaw splitting gun action, while the latest iteration of Bumblebee features more or less the same body as the Generations Deluxe version, with spring loaded cannon gimmick. Click on any image for the full galleries, as always.
Age of Extinction: Robots In Disguise Chainsaw Thrash Vehicon
Age of Extinction: Robots In Disguise High Octane Bumblebee
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Posted by megatronus on February 22nd, 2015 @ 5:58pm CST
Posted by Deadput on February 22nd, 2015 @ 6:50pm CST
Is the Vehicon scout size or Deluxe size?
Here is the card art for him
Posted by Tresob on February 22nd, 2015 @ 6:56pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 22nd, 2015 @ 7:13pm CST
Small Deluxe size.mirageandjazz1197 wrote:That Vehicon is really cool looking despite not being a proper deluxe
Is the Vehicon scout size or Deluxe size?
Posted by Deadput on February 22nd, 2015 @ 7:36pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:Small Deluxe size.mirageandjazz1197 wrote:That Vehicon is really cool looking despite not being a proper deluxe
Is the Vehicon scout size or Deluxe size?
How about articulation?
I understand that the left arm has no elbow but what about the rest of the limbs?
Posted by Sabrblade on February 22nd, 2015 @ 7:48pm CST
Ryan's gallery pics should demonstrate the toy's extent of articulation.mirageandjazz1197 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Small Deluxe size.mirageandjazz1197 wrote:That Vehicon is really cool looking despite not being a proper deluxe
Is the Vehicon scout size or Deluxe size?
How about articulation?
I understand that the left arm has no elbow but what about the rest of the limbs?
Posted by PrymeStriker on February 22nd, 2015 @ 9:08pm CST
Posted by Noideaforaname on February 22nd, 2015 @ 9:23pm CST
Posted by BERSEKAEL on February 22nd, 2015 @ 11:07pm CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 22nd, 2015 @ 11:13pm CST
BERSEKAEL wrote:if these were half size (legion) would be an instant buy
Scout size isnt bad.
Sigh... I may never see that Vehicon in store...
Posted by CrankyOldTruck on February 22nd, 2015 @ 11:58pm CST
As for 'Bee... holy hell, what did they do to that poor guy. I have the regular deluxe and there is no way I'd touch that battler with a 20 ft cattle prod. And they STILL haven't fixed that horrid color. Looks like some sickly Halloween reject. My High Octane 'Bee never leaves vehicle mode just because of that nasty color.
Posted by BERSEKAEL on February 23rd, 2015 @ 12:05am CST
-Kanrabat- wrote:BERSEKAEL wrote:if these were half size (legion) would be an instant buy
Scout size isnt bad.
Sigh... I may never see that Vehicon in store...
there is already a similar size, while legion is still missing
Posted by Henry921 on February 23rd, 2015 @ 12:32am CST
So hard to find good Decepticons in this toy line.
Posted by Deadput on February 23rd, 2015 @ 2:55am CST
Sabrblade wrote:Ryan's gallery pics should demonstrate the toy's extent of articulation.mirageandjazz1197 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Small Deluxe size.mirageandjazz1197 wrote:That Vehicon is really cool looking despite not being a proper deluxe
Is the Vehicon scout size or Deluxe size?
How about articulation?
I understand that the left arm has no elbow but what about the rest of the limbs?
Except it doesn't besides the left arm not having an elbow but the right arm does.
Do the knees bend or the legs at all?
Does the right arm have a moving shoulder?
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 23rd, 2015 @ 4:27am CST
BERSEKAEL wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:BERSEKAEL wrote:if these were half size (legion) would be an instant buy
Scout size isnt bad.
Sigh... I may never see that Vehicon in store...
there is already a similar size, while legion is still missing
Oh yeah, the 1steps are almost that big.
I went toy hunting yesterday and I saw some RID Legions. Holy crap I forgot how tiny they where! However, the price is anything but. 9$CAN+tx for a single legion?! Yikes!
Posted by Lockdownhunter on February 23rd, 2015 @ 6:18am CST
These are cool!The power attacker line reminds me of the cyberverse line.They really resemble cyberverse commanders!
Posted by Seibertron on February 23rd, 2015 @ 7:50am CST
mirageandjazz1197 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Ryan's gallery pics should demonstrate the toy's extent of articulation.mirageandjazz1197 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Small Deluxe size.mirageandjazz1197 wrote:That Vehicon is really cool looking despite not being a proper deluxe
Is the Vehicon scout size or Deluxe size?
How about articulation?
I understand that the left arm has no elbow but what about the rest of the limbs?
Except it doesn't besides the left arm not having an elbow but the right arm does.
Do the knees bend or the legs at all?
Does the right arm have a moving shoulder?
The gallery does demonstrate it's artjculation. The right arm only moves an awkward side-to-side (left to right) at the shoulder. It does not move front to back. It can only bend at the elbow.
There are no joints for articulation in the legs or knees.
The figure has extremely limited articulation, which Is why the gallery doesn't show a whole lot.
Posted by Seibertron on February 23rd, 2015 @ 2:21pm CST
After you've watched our video review, make sure you check out their respective galleries by clicking on the images below.
Posted by Deadput on February 23rd, 2015 @ 3:53pm CST
kinda disappointed he has no knees but I can live with it.
Local Motors is an actual company that makes Rally Fighters and is not a fictional company.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 23rd, 2015 @ 4:28pm CST
Posted by Seibertron on February 23rd, 2015 @ 4:54pm CST
mirageandjazz1197 wrote:Local Motors is an actual company that makes Rally Fighters and is not a fictional company.
And now I know! Can't believe I've never heard of Local Motors before. Doh!
Posted by Deadput on February 23rd, 2015 @ 6:52pm CST
Seibertron wrote:mirageandjazz1197 wrote:Local Motors is an actual company that makes Rally Fighters and is not a fictional company.
And now I know! Can't believe I've never heard of Local Motors before. Doh!
That's ok the logo does look out of place and kinda fake on the toy.
But regardless this is a really good review and I personally think your voice is cool.
Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on February 23rd, 2015 @ 11:10pm CST
Posted by Alpha Dominus on February 24th, 2015 @ 1:07pm CST
Posted by Hip-Hoptimus Rime on February 24th, 2015 @ 4:13pm CST
Seibertron wrote:mirageandjazz1197 wrote:Local Motors is an actual company that makes Rally Fighters and is not a fictional company.
And now I know! Can't believe I've never heard of Local Motors before. Doh!
Check out Jay Leno's Garage on Youtube, he has an episode with an in-depth look at and drive of a Rally Fighter. So very cool.
Posted by Leader_Ultra_Magnus on March 3rd, 2015 @ 4:45pm CST
Posted by Seibertron on March 3rd, 2015 @ 4:47pm CST
Leader_Ultra_Magnus wrote:Ryan, can you please tell me where you acquired these beautiful figures, I need them.
Are you talking about Vehicon and High Octane Bumblebee? If so, I purchased a few cases from Entertainment Earth.
Posted by Autobot032 on March 17th, 2015 @ 10:28pm CDT
Age Of Extinction Power Attackers Claw Crush Junkheap
Remember Dark Of The Moon? (Of course you do!) Remember the scene when the Decepticons make their appearance in D.C. and everyone wanted that awesome Waste Management garbage truck bot? (It was quite cool, actually.) Well, sadly we didn't get one then, but we're finally getting one now! In a special arrangement with Waste Management, Hasbro has been given the rights to affix the WM company logo on a Decepticon figure and that figure is Power Attackers Junkheap! A few years late, but better late than never, eh?
A different take on the Waste Management garbage truck bot was used in Age Of Extinction, they were created by KSI and the three components formed the garbage truck, in the film and they had an on screen appearance lasting less than 10 seconds. (Sadly.) So, the figure we've been waiting for is actually based off of one component of a three bot vehicle.
Sadly, he's packed one to a case and that case is part of the final assortment of Age Of Extinction figures, so chances are that most retailers probably won't be carrying this assortment of figures, meaning both Junkheap and his wave mate Vehicon (which you can see, here) are going to be extremely difficult to find, and even more so for a good price.
While you search for this guy (and Vehicon), take a moment to check out his gallery here on Seibertron.com and check back tomorrow for our exclusive video review of the figure, so you can see his Claw Crush gimmick in action! We will be posting the review on our front page, so make sure to come back!
Without further ado, click on any of the images below to see the full gallery:
Age of Extinction: Robots In Disguise Claw Crush Junkheap
Keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!
Posted by Sabrblade on March 17th, 2015 @ 10:34pm CDT
That DOTM guy wasn't Junkheap. Junkheap was one of the KSI robots in AOE, only in the movie, he was a Reflector-esque guy with three robot mode guys that fused into one garbage truck altmode. Since the toy didn't do that, its robot mode is based on the green component:Autobot032 wrote:Remember Dark Of The Moon? (Of course you do!) Remember the scene when the Decepticons make their appearance in D.C. and everyone wanted that awesome Waste Management garbage truck bot? (It was quite cool, actually.) Well, sadly we didn't get one then, but we're finally getting one now! In a special arrangement with Waste Management, Hasbro has been given the rights to affix the WM company logo on a Decepticon figure and that figure is Power Attackers Junkheap! A few years late, but better late than never, eh?
Posted by Super Megatron on March 17th, 2015 @ 10:53pm CDT
Posted by Autobot032 on March 18th, 2015 @ 6:36am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:That DOTM guy wasn't Junkheap. Junkheap was one of the KSI robots in AOE, only in the movie, he was a Reflector-esque guy with three robot mode guys that fused into one garbage truck altmode. Since the toy didn't do that, its robot mode is based on the green component:Autobot032 wrote:Remember Dark Of The Moon? (Of course you do!) Remember the scene when the Decepticons make their appearance in D.C. and everyone wanted that awesome Waste Management garbage truck bot? (It was quite cool, actually.) Well, sadly we didn't get one then, but we're finally getting one now! In a special arrangement with Waste Management, Hasbro has been given the rights to affix the WM company logo on a Decepticon figure and that figure is Power Attackers Junkheap! A few years late, but better late than never, eh?
Please re-read what I posted, originally. I never said Junkheap and the DOTM bot were one and the same. I bolded and italicised the line above so you can read it clearly.
*A* Decepticon figure, not THE DOTM bot. Big difference.
Posted by Sabrblade on March 18th, 2015 @ 8:51am CDT
Aw snap.Autobot032 wrote:Please re-read what I posted, originally. I never said Junkheap and the DOTM bot were one and the same. I bolded and italicised the line above so you can read it clearly.
*A* Decepticon figure, not THE DOTM bot. Big difference.
Posted by Megatron Wolf on March 18th, 2015 @ 3:18pm CDT
Posted by Va'al on March 19th, 2015 @ 2:19am CDT
Posted by Leader_Ultra_Magnus on March 19th, 2015 @ 11:38am CDT
Seibertron wrote:Leader_Ultra_Magnus wrote:Ryan, can you please tell me where you acquired these beautiful figures, I need them.
Are you talking about Vehicon and High Octane Bumblebee? If so, I purchased a few cases from Entertainment Earth.
Vehicon and Junkheap mainly, Bumblebee would be a nice bonus.
Posted by Va'al on January 12th, 2016 @ 5:36pm CST
The images below will take you to the definitely not Tracks figure we just saw in our latest post, Generations Hot Shot - a redeco of main cast member with a cape/trenchcoat Crosshairs. And moving back to the green bots, we have the Hasbro and Takara versions of the deluxe stegosaurus Dinobot with translucent green ..bits - Snarl. See if you can spot all the differences in colour scheme by checking out the pics right here.
Takara Tomy: Movie Advanced Snarl
Age of Extinction: Generations Snarl
Age of Extinction: Generations Hot Shot
Posted by Microraptor on January 12th, 2016 @ 7:07pm CST
Posted by MGrotusque on January 12th, 2016 @ 8:32pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 13th, 2016 @ 12:28am CST
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on January 13th, 2016 @ 2:55am CST
Not Shot but Tracks looks decent. I like the Crosshairs mold (especially the trenchcoat)
Posted by Seibertron on January 13th, 2016 @ 9:48am CST
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Well, the Snarl's don't really look that much different. and Hot Shot looks alright, better than I thought he'd be
There are at least four differences ...
* Additional metallic green paint apps
* Black shoulders
* Black crotch
* Black tail
I'm not a fan of the metallic paints on Takara's figures, but I do like the additional black/dark gray colors on Takara's Snarl.
Posted by Sabrblade on January 13th, 2016 @ 11:22am CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 13th, 2016 @ 12:25pm CST
Seibertron wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Well, the Snarl's don't really look that much different. and Hot Shot looks alright, better than I thought he'd be
There are at least four differences ...
* Additional metallic green paint apps
* Black shoulders
* Black crotch
* Black tail
I'm not a fan of the metallic paints on Takara's figures, but I do like the additional black/dark gray colors on Takara's Snarl.
I see those. didn't overly notice the black that much. those extra apps are there, they're just a little bit less obvious to me. now the Crosshairs differences are big, considering how underpainted he was, but this doesn't look really different either way
Posted by Stuartmaximus on January 31st, 2016 @ 9:21am CST
Sabrblade wrote:megatronus wrote:I'm really not getting the folks saying Drift should have been a Generations Springer remold. Really? I can see a Classics or IDW-style Drift coming out of Springer... but AoE Drift? There's no way that mold could have captured the character. Or the cool (and licensed!) car mode.
Version 1.0:
Version 2.0:
Springer works for EVERYBODY!
That's cool, now why couldn't Takara or Hasbro give us this? at the time, i still long for a triple changing Drift figure
Posted by Va'al on October 14th, 2016 @ 2:49am CDT
In his Takara Tomy Movie Advanced line AD32 body, using the same mold as Bumblebee, but with the new battlemask headsculpt; the slightly simpler Lost Age LA12 Stinger, with the quick transformation for younger fans, and a darker colour palette than our third gallery - the Hasbro one, in the One-Step changer sub-line, with plenty of comparison images to keep your Friday busy. Check them all out by clicking on any of the images below!
Takara Tomy: Movie Advanced Stinger (188 images) - Deluxe Class
Takara Tomy: Lost Age Stinger (93 images) - One-Step
Age of Extinction: Robots In Disguise One-Step Stinger (87 images) - One-Step
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 14th, 2016 @ 9:17am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on August 11th, 2017 @ 10:08pm CDT
Both of these molds were first used in the Hunt for the Decepticon line with the Battle Blade motif, as Battle Blades Optimus Prime and Battle Blade Bumblebee. Since many fans previously had these toys already, along with the high cost of importing these, there was not an overwhelming demand for these in the west and thus there are very few images of these two Movie Advanced releases online, let alone images of them compared to the previous uses of their molds. But now we have rectified that. take a look and compare the differences.
Takara Tomy: Movie Advanced Revenge Optimus Prime (129 images) - Voyager Class
Takara Tomy: Movie Advanced Battle Blade Bumblebee (111 images) - Deluxe Class, Voyager Class
Posted by Autobot Roadburn on August 11th, 2017 @ 10:47pm CDT
Posted by Seibertron on August 12th, 2017 @ 12:59am CDT
Autobot Roadburn wrote:Honestly I've never really been a fan of this Bumblebee mold. His proportions (especially his neck) are kind of awkward and he's got gorilla arms, plus his face looks really angry and skull-like. I do wish I had one of the versions of that Optimus though, I like how he looks quite a bit.
I would agree. It's an OK mold, nothing spectacular. Way too long and spindly, plus the angry skull face that you mentioned was pretty off-putting to me as well. I'm always shocked to see fans referring to the Battle Blade Bumblebee figure as the "ultimate" deluxe class figure when it was always such a turn off to me.
I think the DOTM Deluxe Class Bumblebee would be the ultimate Deluxe Class Bumblebee ... if they could figure out how to give him the side door windows in vehicle mode and get rid of the spoiler. Basically, I'd like to see some minor modifications to that mold to make him be more in tune with his 2007 look. Close, but not "perfect".
Posted by Autobot Roadburn on August 12th, 2017 @ 2:38am CDT
Seibertron wrote:Autobot Roadburn wrote:Honestly I've never really been a fan of this Bumblebee mold. His proportions (especially his neck) are kind of awkward and he's got gorilla arms, plus his face looks really angry and skull-like. I do wish I had one of the versions of that Optimus though, I like how he looks quite a bit.
I would agree. It's an OK mold, nothing spectacular. Way too long and spindly, plus the angry skull face that you mentioned was pretty off-putting to me as well. I'm always shocked to see fans referring to the Battle Blade Bumblebee figure as the "ultimate" deluxe class figure when it was always such a turn off to me.
I think the DOTM Deluxe Class Bumblebee would be the ultimate Deluxe Class Bumblebee ... if they could figure out how to give him the side door windows in vehicle mode and get rid of the spoiler. Basically, I'd like to see some minor modifications to that mold to make him be more in tune with his 2007 look. Close, but not "perfect".
I guess I always liked the original 2009 Camaro mold and its variants, it felt like it was a bit more compact and had less open space than the DotM version (mostly I didn't like how his back panels folded up). It definitely has its issues but I feel like it's a tiny bit more streamlined. Outside of that, yeah, the arms finally looked right and the head was mostly good outside of the eyes being a bit dark and sunken - I really liked the painted eyes on High Octane Bee, he actually has my favorite head sculpt besides the Masterpiece.
I'm looking forward to the new Last Knight Bee mold because he looks like he might be the new best deluxe - kibble folds up nicely, face looks great, wheels are in the proper spot and the little guy even has the extra wings like MPM-3! As long as he's actually able to be found somewhere (I still haven't seen a single wave 2 deluxe in my area) then he's going to be my go-to deluxe Bumblebee.