Toy Fair US 2015 Coverage - Ultra Magnus and Minimus Ambus Demonstration Video
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Friends, I have been at this a for 19 years, and I haven't been this excited about Transformers in long time. Maybe not even since My bro sent me Classics Bee for my birthday and made me realize how great those were.
I've had the 1st wave limbs for over a month now. Yesterday Prime and Sbolt arrived in the mail. I was up til 2 am SCRAMBLIN' all over the city! I gave Bravo the first go as a limb, just to ease the rookie into his new position.
It's been a long wait, but Has/tak has finally nailed it as far as combining goes. It was worth the wait. The connections work so well, and the joints are superbly tight ans stable. I contorted Superion into all kinds of amazing poses.
I'm really excited about the interchangeability of this line. I see a lot of folks reminisce about having incomplete sets as kids. I'm no exception. I like to think of the 9 year old kid out there right now who, maybe only ever gets one voyager and at least 4 random limbs to make a complete giant. That kid is gonna have so much fun, and play with those guys forever.
This is such a smart move on Hasby's part. There is just so much room for play in this line.
and after seeing whats on the horizon ( like Ultra Magnus
) I can barely contain myself. I feel like... like this
Comment by Cobotron
Feb 15, 2015
RhA wrote:Combiner Wars is, in my humble opinion, the best thing since zippers and sliced bread.
Friends, I have been at this a for 19 years, and I haven't been this excited about Transformers in long time. Maybe not even since My bro sent me Classics Bee for my birthday and made me realize how great those were.
I've had the 1st wave limbs for over a month now. Yesterday Prime and Sbolt arrived in the mail. I was up til 2 am SCRAMBLIN' all over the city! I gave Bravo the first go as a limb, just to ease the rookie into his new position.
It's been a long wait, but Has/tak has finally nailed it as far as combining goes. It was worth the wait. The connections work so well, and the joints are superbly tight ans stable. I contorted Superion into all kinds of amazing poses.
I'm really excited about the interchangeability of this line. I see a lot of folks reminisce about having incomplete sets as kids. I'm no exception. I like to think of the 9 year old kid out there right now who, maybe only ever gets one voyager and at least 4 random limbs to make a complete giant. That kid is gonna have so much fun, and play with those guys forever.
This is such a smart move on Hasby's part. There is just so much room for play in this line.
and after seeing whats on the horizon ( like Ultra Magnus
) I can barely contain myself. I feel like... like this
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Comment by ZeroWolf
Feb 15, 2015
That's the other thing about this line, hasbro has resurrected scramble city and dragged it into the 21st century making them leagues better toys then their older counter parts. Some of you may never use this feature but that's fine, there are those of us that wil, and we will have fun with it
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Comment by -Kanrabat-
Feb 15, 2015
Superion don't interest me mainly because it's only 3 molds for his whole body. A torso, one arm, one leg, and repaints of boths.
Optimus Prime look weird and I find stupid the fact he pretend to be a "Scramble City" combiner. Optimus should combine with one other bot for a super mode and that's it.
Menasor, however, look awesome. Let's hope his limbs are all different molds. The best one so far, the MUST HAVE for me, is Defensor.
Also, Devastator. Man, I WANT that thing!
Leaders "G1" Megatron and Ultra Magnus are also "must haves" for me.
2015 will be VERY interesting!
Optimus Prime look weird and I find stupid the fact he pretend to be a "Scramble City" combiner. Optimus should combine with one other bot for a super mode and that's it.
Menasor, however, look awesome. Let's hope his limbs are all different molds. The best one so far, the MUST HAVE for me, is Defensor.
Also, Devastator. Man, I WANT that thing!
Leaders "G1" Megatron and Ultra Magnus are also "must haves" for me.
2015 will be VERY interesting!
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I think this depends on what you want our of your Ultra Magnus. I own the MP Ultra Magnus and saw the Generations Leader version at Toy Fair yesterday.
ALT MODES:
The alt mode for the MP Magnus blows the Generations Magnus out of the water visually.
Winner - MP Magnus and it's not even close.
ROBOT MODE:
I like the IDW inspired robot mode on the Generations Magnus and his legs are a lot less bulky than the MP. However, MP Magnus is much bigger and more detailed. I'm leaning toward the G1 look more, but they're both good.
Winner - MP Magnus
TRANSFORMATION:
MP Ultra Magnus has an incredible transformation. It's amazingly engineered to transform the cab and trailer into robot mode. And you can still remove the cab from the trailer in bot mode!
Winner - TBD, but the MP transformation is wonderful.
COST:
MP - $190
Generations - $45
Winner - Everyone! If you have the money, get the MP. If you don't, you have a nice alternative. Win, win.
Comment by QBKiller94
Feb 15, 2015
Nemesis Maximo wrote:I dare say this Magnus looks btter than the Masterpiece!
I think this depends on what you want our of your Ultra Magnus. I own the MP Ultra Magnus and saw the Generations Leader version at Toy Fair yesterday.
ALT MODES:
The alt mode for the MP Magnus blows the Generations Magnus out of the water visually.
Winner - MP Magnus and it's not even close.
ROBOT MODE:
I like the IDW inspired robot mode on the Generations Magnus and his legs are a lot less bulky than the MP. However, MP Magnus is much bigger and more detailed. I'm leaning toward the G1 look more, but they're both good.
Winner - MP Magnus
TRANSFORMATION:
MP Ultra Magnus has an incredible transformation. It's amazingly engineered to transform the cab and trailer into robot mode. And you can still remove the cab from the trailer in bot mode!
Winner - TBD, but the MP transformation is wonderful.
COST:
MP - $190
Generations - $45
Winner - Everyone! If you have the money, get the MP. If you don't, you have a nice alternative. Win, win.
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Comment by griftimus prime
Feb 15, 2015
this looks awesome but i have no idea who minimus ambus is. does the white truck part transform too?
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In IDW G1, Minimus Ambus IS Ultra Magnus. The entire altmode is just armor; it's how they both did an inner robot but also got around doing a boring White Prime.
Comment by RAcast
Feb 15, 2015
griftimus prime wrote:this looks awesome but i have no idea who minimus ambus is. does the white truck part transform too?
In IDW G1, Minimus Ambus IS Ultra Magnus. The entire altmode is just armor; it's how they both did an inner robot but also got around doing a boring White Prime.
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Comment by ZeroWolf
Feb 15, 2015
The white truck transforms as part of the trailer so there's no separate robot for the cab.
Minimus Ambus is the bot currently inside the magnus armour in the IDW comics.
Minimus Ambus is the bot currently inside the magnus armour in the IDW comics.
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Comment by Cobotron
Feb 15, 2015
Batsy, this is incorrect. All five are original, there transformations are very similar, but they are all different. Unless one goes the Takara route. Doesn't mean you have to like it though.-Kanrabat- wrote:Superion don't interest me mainly because it's only 3 molds for his whole body. A torso, one arm, one leg, and repaints of boths.
C'mon customizer! Where's your imagination? (just ribbin' yaOptimus Prime look weird and I find stupid the fact he pretend to be a "Scramble City" combiner. Optimus should combine with one other bot for a super mode and that's it.
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Comment by xMXUx
Feb 15, 2015
Damn it Hasbro, way to blow my budget for this year 
I need almost all of these awesome figures
I need almost all of these awesome figures
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Comment by Evil Eye
Feb 15, 2015
Good news: Combiner Wars just hit my area!
Bad news: I have no money.
Bad news: I have no money.
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Comment by Ironhidensh
Feb 15, 2015
Wait, so Ultra Magnus is just a shell of armor? Not his own person, er, bot?
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Comment by munkimus prime
Feb 15, 2015
Magnus is making me question if I want the MP any more, the Constructicons look fantastic, as does Devy. The Protectobots look really nice and I couldn't even tell there were any remoulds in this team besides Blades of course. Talking about Remoulds I had no Idea Silverbolt would work so well as Cyclonus. I hope Hasbro keeps this up because 2015 is going to be a good year to be a Transformer fan.
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Comment by Sabrblade
Feb 15, 2015
It's kinda complicated. He originally was his own person way back in the past, but in the present he's like the Dread Pirate Roberts: Many individuals assuming his name and appearance to carry on the legacy of the original, essentially making him a figure of legendary proportions - http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Ultra_Magnus_(G1)/IDW_Generation_1_continuityIronhidensh wrote:Wait, so Ultra Magnus is just a shell of armor? Not his own person, er, bot?
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To be honest, the real reasons are budget and space limitations. I can't buy everything, I cant display everything, so I must buy only what really, REALLY interest me.
Also, as far as possible, I would buy the Hasbro ones from the local stores. Unfortunately, deluxes are now 20$ and the voyagers 35$. Plus 15% taxes.
If I want to go the import route, it's always in US$. The Canadian $ is roughly worth only 75¢ for every 1$US. Add shipping and custom fees and I can only lose.
So, depending on availability and my finaces, I will see if I import the toys, or wait for a local sale.
But let's be honest. Distribution is always sh!t. I will wait for Ultra Magnus and Megatron, but I just KNOW I'll have to import Defensor and Devastator.
Comment by -Kanrabat-
Feb 15, 2015
Cobotron wrote:Batsy, this is incorrect. All five are original, there transformations are very similar, but they are all different. Unless one goes the Takara route. Doesn't mean you have to like it though.-Kanrabat- wrote:Superion don't interest me mainly because it's only 3 molds for his whole body. A torso, one arm, one leg, and repaints of boths.C'mon customizer! Where's your imagination? (just ribbin' yaOptimus Prime look weird and I find stupid the fact he pretend to be a "Scramble City" combiner. Optimus should combine with one other bot for a super mode and that's it.
To be honest, the real reasons are budget and space limitations. I can't buy everything, I cant display everything, so I must buy only what really, REALLY interest me.
Also, as far as possible, I would buy the Hasbro ones from the local stores. Unfortunately, deluxes are now 20$ and the voyagers 35$. Plus 15% taxes.
If I want to go the import route, it's always in US$. The Canadian $ is roughly worth only 75¢ for every 1$US. Add shipping and custom fees and I can only lose.
So, depending on availability and my finaces, I will see if I import the toys, or wait for a local sale.
But let's be honest. Distribution is always sh!t. I will wait for Ultra Magnus and Megatron, but I just KNOW I'll have to import Defensor and Devastator.
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Comment by megatronus
Feb 15, 2015
The more I look at the Constructions, the more bummed I am at the arm articulation of the individual cons.
But... if that's my only complaint, I'm going to be pretty happy with him.
But... if that's my only complaint, I'm going to be pretty happy with him.
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There's something about Menasor's colors that I've always liked. I'm not a huge fan of the car on his chest, but overall I'm digging him. Some of the individual alt modes are killer. Breakdown looks solid and Dead End looks incredible. Love, love, love Dead End's paint job.
I liked Defensor a lot more in person than I expected. I thought they did a good job of updating some of the alt modes to make them a bit more modern. First Aid is a must buy, but I'm not sure if I'll pick them all up.
I'm all in on the Cyclonus. His head sculpt bugs me a bit, but his alt mode is excellent. Mostly it's the scale that I'm attracted to. He can sit on a my 1986 movie shelf with my third party Galvatron and MP Magnus or he'd fit in fine with some of the masterpieces.
I'm also picking up the Leader Megatron. I think he'll look great next to MP-10. We were long overdue for a good looking G1 Megatron. I prefer the gun alt mode on MP-5, but his bot mode is really solid here. It's an easy buy for me.
Comment by QBKiller94
Feb 15, 2015
-Kanrabat- wrote:Menasor, however, look awesome. Let's hope his limbs are all different molds. The best one so far, the MUST HAVE for me, is Defensor.
There's something about Menasor's colors that I've always liked. I'm not a huge fan of the car on his chest, but overall I'm digging him. Some of the individual alt modes are killer. Breakdown looks solid and Dead End looks incredible. Love, love, love Dead End's paint job.
I liked Defensor a lot more in person than I expected. I thought they did a good job of updating some of the alt modes to make them a bit more modern. First Aid is a must buy, but I'm not sure if I'll pick them all up.
I'm all in on the Cyclonus. His head sculpt bugs me a bit, but his alt mode is excellent. Mostly it's the scale that I'm attracted to. He can sit on a my 1986 movie shelf with my third party Galvatron and MP Magnus or he'd fit in fine with some of the masterpieces.
I'm also picking up the Leader Megatron. I think he'll look great next to MP-10. We were long overdue for a good looking G1 Megatron. I prefer the gun alt mode on MP-5, but his bot mode is really solid here. It's an easy buy for me.
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Tru Dat!It's going to be a great year. Get those movie toys off the shelves and bring on the Combiner Wars!!
Comment by QBKiller94
Feb 15, 2015
xMXUx wrote:Damn it Hasbro, way to blow my budget for this year
I need almost all of these awesome figures
Tru Dat!It's going to be a great year. Get those movie toys off the shelves and bring on the Combiner Wars!!
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The Movie toys will be replaced by the new RiD line. Shampoo bottle and one-step changers alike!
It will take so much space, that no retailers would want to order Generations products because they "have enough transformers for sale".
YOu'll have to pay the Ebay/import price to have any!
Comment by -Kanrabat-
Feb 15, 2015
QBKiller94 wrote:xMXUx wrote:Damn it Hasbro, way to blow my budget for this year
I need almost all of these awesome figures
Tru Dat!It's going to be a great year. Get those movie toys off the shelves and bring on the Combiner Wars!!
The Movie toys will be replaced by the new RiD line. Shampoo bottle and one-step changers alike!
It will take so much space, that no retailers would want to order Generations products because they "have enough transformers for sale".
YOu'll have to pay the Ebay/import price to have any!
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Comment by noctorro
Feb 15, 2015
OMG, why is this line so awesome?
Need to get rid of a bunch of old classics, they will be replaced.
Such awesomeness. Not funny anymore
Need to get rid of a bunch of old classics, they will be replaced.
Such awesomeness. Not funny anymore
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Comment by peaces
Feb 15, 2015
menasor looks much better with a closed chest. no chest car needed. i will be displaying defensor without the motorcycle chest as well.
