Transformers Robots in Disguise Minicon 4-Pack #2 Found at Retail, In-Hand Images and Review

Does anyone else think Undertone looks like Rom? Or is it me

the mini con deadend that came with armada unicron would fit in well with the other ball-formers

Sabrblade wrote:

Ultra Markus wrote:the mini con deadend that came with armada unicron would fit in well with the other ball-formers

"Cyclones" is the term for the spherical ones.

i will still call them ball-formers bud

Someone needs to whip up some steampunk customs of the cyclone minicons to pitch a new series to hasbro. Transformers: Balls of Steel

So I got Quillfire today at Toysrus, it was a Warrior toy I was really looking forward to. So how does he measure up:

Alt mode: very much like the show. Its not the most exciting vehicle but that's the idea of this character. There is no robot kibble either, and the underside doesnt look like a bot hiding under a car. The vehicle reminds me a lot of Beast Hunter Bulkhead for some reason. What I really like is the nice mix of brown tones and the paint in the front that brings out the sculpted detail. There isnt the same in the back but, and this is very surprising, the wheel's rims are painted. Also, there is great weapon storage. You can fit his gun right between his feet and calves, it sticks there really well. I love how there are a ton of small tabs that keep panels secure in this mode. Everything fits well and stays secure.

Robot mode: this is a very strong outing from Hasbro. He has the features you would want from Quillfire, with the right proportions. His articulation is perfectly serviceable with swivels in all the right places. He can even open adn close his mouth which is a lot of fun with Transfomrers that have snouts. He has a nice array of quills in the back with a big quill that can be removed and used as a dagger or pointing stick. It's these nice little touches that mean a lot to me. The only thing that is a bit too bad is that while he has a lot of alt mode integration, there is the top part of the car that hangs off his back, and he ends up with a fake chest instead of it being his actual windshield. Still its better than Strongarm or Sideswipe where the chest has to peg in. Here it is a nice solid piece that wont unclip. He is a superior mold to almost every autobot actually (maybe tieing with Drift).

Conversion: straight forward with the arms and legs but still a nice mix of complexity with some slight innovation in the way the quills are stored. Especially since the front of the car end up folding onto itself.

In a way, this mold has everything I look for in a transforming toy. Original design (with the robot mode), weapon storage in alt mode, no extraneous kibble in alt mode, a ton of new detail in robot mode which still sports some nice alt mode integration. Good poseability and a neat transformation with some fun features that we havent seen yet or dont see much (like the removeable quill and articulated jaw in robot mode). And good deco all around, even if the colour mix is due to different coloured plastic rather than paint, he later of which is still present and serves to highlight the sculpt.

8/10

Thanks to a new Big Bad Toy Store Listing we have official images of the upcoming Robots in Disguise Power Heroes Bumblebee and Sideswipe! These 2 figures are larger, simplified figures that transform in 3 steps and include little Mini-con partners that act as a weapon or as chest minionarmor. The listing can be found by following the link above and the official images have been mirrored below for your enjoyment. Check them out, and let us know what you think in the comments section. And as always stay tuned to Seibertron.com for all your latest Transformers News and Galleries.

On the bright side,they seem to have decent articulation. Can't really tell if that applies to the legs, but certainly to the arms!

my problem is that my local walmart will order several cases of these guys and then one case of deluxes and act like they dont sell.

Oh dear. After having seen so many looks at the Takara versions of Quillfire and Thunderhoof, those colors on the Hasbro ones look downright gaudy by comparison (Thunderhoof's antlers/fork should be blue, not black!).

Sabrblade wrote:Oh dear. After having seen so many looks at the Takara versions of Quillfire and Thunderhoof, those colors on the Hasbro ones look downright gaudy by comparison (Thunderhoof's antlers/fork should be blue, not black!).

Its KILLING me too! I saw Thunderhoof at the store today and I could have gotten him, but at the same time I was thinking about waiting to find the Takara version at a decent price. Him being such a good mold, does it make up for the paint scheme, or does it thus eserve a better one. Oh decisions!

Quillfire is not bad at all though. Especially in robot mode, the Hasbro coours work fine and have a decent variety.