Transformers Robots in Disguise Themed Pez Dispensers at US retail
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Posted by DeathReviews on December 2nd, 2016 @ 3:06pm CST
WreckerJack wrote:Our own ScottyP brings us this tasty sighting of Transformers Robots in Disguise themed Pez Dispensers from ToysRus in Raleigh, NC, and confirmed in PA too. Perfect for holiday stocking stuffers, we can see Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Grimlock are available for $2.29 each. They appear to be sculpted busts from the Robots In Disguise series - take a look below.
Pez? Do mortals still eat those medicine-flavored, compressed sugar chunklets?
Posted by RAR on December 2nd, 2016 @ 3:07pm CST
Another oddity I noticed today was that The Hotspot ARGOS was selling (could be the one on it's own number they just added or it could be the generic voyager code) it was sealed in a shrink wrap cover. I've never seen that before - but it might be something they did at the warehouse for some inexplicable reason or other.
Still no sign of Titans Returns Voyager in any Argos stores around me though.
Posted by WreckerJack on December 2nd, 2016 @ 3:50pm CST
DeathReviews wrote:Pez? Do mortals still eat those medicine-flavored, compressed sugar chunklets?
When I get one as a gift I do. Its kind of like a sweet tart without the sour.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on December 3rd, 2016 @ 12:34pm CST
WreckerJack wrote:DeathReviews wrote:Pez? Do mortals still eat those medicine-flavored, compressed sugar chunklets?
When I get one as a gift I do. Its kind of like a sweet tart without the sour.
There's a Collector's Market for Pez Dispensers, don't you know? Not to mention my local Jo-Ann Fabrics and Bed, Bath and Beyond carry Transformers Pez of G1 Optimus Prime and Megatron.
Posted by Decepticon Stryker on December 3rd, 2016 @ 1:06pm CST
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:WreckerJack wrote:DeathReviews wrote:Pez? Do mortals still eat those medicine-flavored, compressed sugar chunklets?
When I get one as a gift I do. Its kind of like a sweet tart without the sour.
There's a Collector's Market for Pez Dispensers, don't you know? Not to mention my local Jo-Ann Fabrics and Bed, Bath and Beyond carry Transformers Pez of G1 Optimus Prime and Megatron.
To quote Mystery Science Theater 3000 (One of the best shows of all time):
Joel:"And it dispenses real Pez."
Crow:"Hey! Tastes like real chalk!"
Joel:"Yeah, like I said: real Pez."
Posted by DeathReviews on December 3rd, 2016 @ 2:31pm CST
Decepticon Stryker wrote:To quote Mystery Science Theater 3000 (One of the best shows of all time):
Joel:"And it dispenses real Pez."
Crow:"Hey! Tastes like real chalk!"
Joel:"Yeah, like I said: real Pez."
Or a Pixie Stix Bo staff, filled with delicious straight SUGAR....
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 3rd, 2016 @ 8:23pm CST
DeathReviews wrote:Decepticon Stryker wrote:To quote Mystery Science Theater 3000 (One of the best shows of all time):
Joel:"And it dispenses real Pez."
Crow:"Hey! Tastes like real chalk!"
Joel:"Yeah, like I said: real Pez."
Or a Pixie Stix Bo staff, filled with delicious straight SUGAR....
Straight sugar is delicious!
Also, got a whole box of these in a Secret Santa gift exchange
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 4th, 2016 @ 9:24pm CST
Different shows, different generations, each in a class of their own - but always the strong, silent type. #Soundwave
Posted by Autobot Roadburn on December 4th, 2016 @ 9:35pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 4th, 2016 @ 9:36pm CST
Transformers RID Combiner Force Activator Combiners Bumblebee and Stuntwing
Bumblebee is about to bring in another Decepticon. Oh no, the Decepticons take off into the sky. But wait, it's Stuntwing teaming up with Bumblebee, they're right on their tails! They're flying!
Kids can combine forces and activate awesome pop-out battle modes with Transformers: Robots in Disguise Activator Combiner figures. This Activator Combiner 2-pack features one Bumblebee figure and one Stuntwing figure. Attach Stuntwing to Bumblebee to activate flight mode. Combine and activate!
The Bumblebee figure converts from robot to sports car in 4 steps; Stuntwing figure converts in 1. Activator figures work with other Activator Combiner figures (each sold separately). Scan the shields on these figures to unlock Bumblebee and Stuntwing characters in the mobile app.
Combine forces and join the battle with these figures based on the Transformers: Robots in Disguise animated series.
Transformers RID Combiner Force Activator Combiners Strongarm and Trickout
It's a high speed chase. The Decepticons brake right, leaving Strongarm in the dust. But wait, it's Trickout teaming up with Strongarm they're in pursuit again! With Trickout, Strongarm becomes supercharged!
Kids can combine forces and activate awesome pop-out battle modes with Transformers: Robots in Disguise Activator Combiner figures. This Activator Combiner 2-pack features one Stongarm figure and one Trickout figure. Attach Trickout to Strongarm to activate a super power boost. Combine and activate!
The Strongarm figure converts from robot to police car in 8 steps; Trickout figure converts in 1. Activator figures work with other Activator Combiner figures (each sold separately). Scan the shields on these figures to unlock Strongarm and Trickout characters in the mobile app.
Combine forces and join the battle with these figures based on the Transformers: Robots in Disguise animated series.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on December 4th, 2016 @ 9:48pm CST
Bumblebee looks... naked in both Classes, no black stripes. Activator Strongarm actually seems pretty cool with her gimmick, kinda the reverse of Cybertron Dirt Boss.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 4th, 2016 @ 9:55pm CST
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Just what is Crash Combiner Optimus Prime supposed to be in vehicle mode?
Bumblebee looks... naked in both Classes, no black stripes. Activator Strongarm actually seems pretty cool with her gimmick, kinda the reverse of Cybertron Dirt Boss.
We're not gonna talk about that Optimus. that is the worst truck mode we have gotten yet from him, and that is saying something considering some of the other efforts
Posted by Deadput on December 4th, 2016 @ 10:12pm CST
Posted by Rellko on December 4th, 2016 @ 10:39pm CST
Posted by Ultra Markus on December 4th, 2016 @ 10:55pm CST
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:With Soundwave having been teased, we bring you to the next Combiner Force Teaser: in-package images of the Activator Combiner and the Crash Combiners! These new images come to us courtesy of the UK's A.B.Gee online store, and can be seen below. The images include the Crash Combiners of: Bumblebee and Sideswipe to form Beeswipe, and Optimus Prime and Strongarm to form Prime Strong. Also included are the Activator Combiners of: Bumblebee with Stuntwing, and Strongarm with Trickout. Check out the images and descriptions below, and let us know what you think in the comments section!Transformers RID Combiner Force Activator Combiners Bumblebee and Stuntwing
Bumblebee is about to bring in another Decepticon. Oh no, the Decepticons take off into the sky. But wait, it's Stuntwing teaming up with Bumblebee, they're right on their tails! They're flying!
Kids can combine forces and activate awesome pop-out battle modes with Transformers: Robots in Disguise Activator Combiner figures. This Activator Combiner 2-pack features one Bumblebee figure and one Stuntwing figure. Attach Stuntwing to Bumblebee to activate flight mode. Combine and activate!
The Bumblebee figure converts from robot to sports car in 4 steps; Stuntwing figure converts in 1. Activator figures work with other Activator Combiner figures (each sold separately). Scan the shields on these figures to unlock Bumblebee and Stuntwing characters in the mobile app.
Combine forces and join the battle with these figures based on the Transformers: Robots in Disguise animated series.Transformers RID Combiner Force Activator Combiners Strongarm and Trickout
It's a high speed chase. The Decepticons brake right, leaving Strongarm in the dust. But wait, it's Trickout teaming up with Strongarm they're in pursuit again! With Trickout, Strongarm becomes supercharged!
Kids can combine forces and activate awesome pop-out battle modes with Transformers: Robots in Disguise Activator Combiner figures. This Activator Combiner 2-pack features one Stongarm figure and one Trickout figure. Attach Trickout to Strongarm to activate a super power boost. Combine and activate!
The Strongarm figure converts from robot to police car in 8 steps; Trickout figure converts in 1. Activator figures work with other Activator Combiner figures (each sold separately). Scan the shields on these figures to unlock Strongarm and Trickout characters in the mobile app.
Combine forces and join the battle with these figures based on the Transformers: Robots in Disguise animated series.
looks like stongarm is the pants in that relationship
Posted by BeastProwl on December 4th, 2016 @ 11:00pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on December 4th, 2016 @ 11:03pm CST
A mistransformed truck, from the looks of those pics.JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Just what is Crash Combiner Optimus Prime supposed to be in vehicle mode?
Here's the correctly-transformed altmode:
Posted by Rainmaker on December 4th, 2016 @ 11:12pm CST
BUT WHY G1 COLOURS
BUT WHY DOES THE HEALDSCULPT LOOK SO BAD
BUT WHY COMBINER FORCE
Posted by WreckerJack on December 4th, 2016 @ 11:13pm CST
Posted by Deadput on December 4th, 2016 @ 11:21pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:A mistransformed truck, from the looks of those pics.JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Just what is Crash Combiner Optimus Prime supposed to be in vehicle mode?
Here's the correctly-transformed altmode:
So a dump truck with a hole in the engine?
I know some people don't like Prime as a long nose but jeez you don't need to cut a hole out of him.
WreckerJack wrote:Normally I try to be polite and contain myself but these look terrible. They look like happy meal toys.
In this day and age they look better then happy meal toys which are atrocious these days.
Posted by DeadRatchet on December 5th, 2016 @ 12:36am CST
Posted by WreckerJack on December 5th, 2016 @ 12:57am CST
Also I think the "cheap" happy meal toy feeling comes from the colors looking like they are under-painted. Bumblebee looks especially solid yellow in robot mode. I don't know about you, but for me I love when a figure has lots of colors and details.
I will say that Stuntwing and Trickout look really nice. Though I think their size and cuteness are winning them some points. I also think Strongarm has some great paint apps. Why can't the rest of them be painted that much? *grumbles*
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on December 5th, 2016 @ 1:02am CST
Sabrblade wrote:A mistransformed truck, from the looks of those pics.JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Just what is Crash Combiner Optimus Prime supposed to be in vehicle mode?
Here's the correctly-transformed altmode:
Ok, I retract my question then. But it's still pretty bad form if it's like that in package.
Posted by Kyleor on December 5th, 2016 @ 8:56am CST
When Energon did the shirt/pants combiners they looked decent, these just look awful.
Looks like a hard pass on this sub-line.
Posted by william-james88 on December 5th, 2016 @ 9:18am CST
Kyleor wrote:When Energon did the shirt/pants combiners they looked decent, these just look awful.
Looks like a hard pass on this sub-line.
There is a huge difference between these and the energon toys: The energon toys were the mainline toys. The energon line was made for everyone, kids and collectors. You didnt like the gimick, tough!
But this is whats replacing the one steps for the kids. I dont know why any of us care so much that they arent to our liking. The minaline toys are still around, we are getting super sweet new warriors and those who like seeker repaints are getting them too. These are just the next thing to get for people who liked the one steps.
Posted by DeathReviews on December 5th, 2016 @ 10:55am CST
william-james88 wrote:Kyleor wrote:When Energon did the shirt/pants combiners they looked decent, these just look awful.
Looks like a hard pass on this sub-line.
There is a huge difference between these and the energon toys: The energon toys were the mainline toys. The energon line was made for everyone, kids and collectors. You didnt like the gimick, tough!
But this is whats replacing the one steps for the kids. I dont know why any of us care so much that they arent to our liking. The minaline toys are still around, we are getting super sweet new warriors and those who like seeker repaints are getting them too. These are just the next thing to get for people who liked the one steps.
Those of us who have been around a while know that some of these are meant for the younger crowd. But deep down we're also thinking, 'The crumb-crunchers and yard apes have the Rescue Bots - why can't we have everything else?'
And I admit, these 'combiner force' things don't do anything for me based on looks alone. How does sideswipe feel about being Bumblebee's PANTS? These don't look any better than the 'Power Core Combiner' line...
Posted by Decepticon Stryker on December 5th, 2016 @ 2:54pm CST
Posted by RAR on December 5th, 2016 @ 2:56pm CST
Please people If you are going to quote other people just to make a joke or make a reply to images for crying out loud please delete the images that are not relevant to your reply. The previous page is the same images over and over and over and it looks so messy and any comments get lost in the sea of images.
To make that gag all that was needed was the final picture. or indeed for me to comment that Optimus now has lady parts.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 5th, 2016 @ 3:00pm CST
Decepticon Stryker wrote:So, Soundwave. He looks great! Remember when Starscream was revealed we all chipped in on what he drew influence from? I think they did that again here. Soundwave has: TFP Soundwave's head, WFC/FOC Soundwave's robot mode, Animated Soundwave's alt-mode, and G1 Soundwave's colors. Anyone see anything else?
I'm not sure you can get much more Soundwave in there. He literally is 3/4 toys in one, I don't know if he could physically take anymore
Posted by WreckerJack on December 5th, 2016 @ 3:01pm CST
Posted by Decepticon Stryker on December 5th, 2016 @ 3:08pm CST
Posted by Decepticon Stryker on December 5th, 2016 @ 3:11pm CST
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Decepticon Stryker wrote:So, Soundwave. He looks great! Remember when Starscream was revealed we all chipped in on what he drew influence from? I think they did that again here. Soundwave has: TFP Soundwave's head, WFC/FOC Soundwave's robot mode, Animated Soundwave's alt-mode, and G1 Soundwave's colors. Anyone see anything else?
I'm not sure you can get much more Soundwave in there. He literally is 3/4 toys in one, I don't know if he could physically take anymore
Give him a missile launcher and a radar dish and that would work. And maybe a satellite alt-mode. And Dr. Claw's voice (And yes, I know Welker has voiced almost every single incarnation of Soundwave whose appeared on screen). Actually, Welker apparently did some sound effects for him in Prime. Think he'll finally get a voice here?
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 5th, 2016 @ 3:16pm CST
Decepticon Stryker wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Decepticon Stryker wrote:So, Soundwave. He looks great! Remember when Starscream was revealed we all chipped in on what he drew influence from? I think they did that again here. Soundwave has: TFP Soundwave's head, WFC/FOC Soundwave's robot mode, Animated Soundwave's alt-mode, and G1 Soundwave's colors. Anyone see anything else?
I'm not sure you can get much more Soundwave in there. He literally is 3/4 toys in one, I don't know if he could physically take anymore
Give him a missile launcher and a radar dish and that would work. And maybe a satellite alt-mode. And Dr. Claw's voice (And yes, I know Welker has voiced almost every single incarnation of Soundwave whose appeared on screen). Actually, Welker apparently did some sound effects for him in Prime. Think he'll finally get a voice here?
Given that Welker voiced him in Prime, Welker was seen in the RiD booth doing some voices, and the fact that he is getting a new toy, it is entirely possible Soundwave will come back and talk again. then again, Megatron could be coming back and Welker is voicing him, but it's all up in the air
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on December 5th, 2016 @ 3:19pm CST
RAR wrote:
Please people If you are going to quote other people just to make a joke or make a reply to images for crying out loud please delete the images that are not relevant to your reply. The previous page is the same images over and over and over and it looks so messy and any comments get lost in the sea of images.
To make that gag all that was needed was the final picture. or indeed for me to comment that Optimus now has lady parts.
If they're interchangeable, anyone can have lady parts
btw the blue parts look like they can be swung down to form proper feet.
Posted by Kurona on December 5th, 2016 @ 3:22pm CST
But aren't these supposed to be mix and match, rendering that little detail kind of moot and nonsensical? So when you get both sets and put Bumblebee on Strongarm, the face is... still a mix of Bumblebee and Sideswipe. I don't know, just a little detail that's bothering me.
Posted by Microraptor on December 5th, 2016 @ 4:12pm CST
DeathReviews wrote:
Those of us who have been around a while know that some of these are meant for the younger crowd. But deep down we're also thinking, 'The crumb-crunchers and yard apes have the Rescue Bots - why can't we have everything else?'
Because the primary audience for this show is little kids? The same audience of the brand as a whole? Honestly, shows tons of love to it's older audience, far more than most other companies.
Posted by WreckerJack on December 5th, 2016 @ 6:01pm CST
Microraptor wrote:DeathReviews wrote:
Those of us who have been around a while know that some of these are meant for the younger crowd. But deep down we're also thinking, 'The crumb-crunchers and yard apes have the Rescue Bots - why can't we have everything else?'
Because the primary audience for this show is little kids? The same audience of the brand as a whole? Honestly, shows tons of love to it's older audience, far more than most other companies.
Yeah, Combiner Wars and Titans Return are a big throwback to G1. Plus they have details that older fans love. Which is why I am not mad that a lot of the RiD stuff is kind of cheesy. Transformers is an all-ages series but at it's core it is for children/teens.
I will say that the RiD line has had more good figs than I expected it to. Warrior class Thunderhoof would probably be my favorite. I don't own any of the others but a lot of them look really good. I'll def be getting the Warrior Ratchet when he shows up at my retail or a reasonable price online.
Posted by rockman_fan on December 5th, 2016 @ 6:55pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on December 6th, 2016 @ 10:53am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on December 6th, 2016 @ 10:56am CST
Posted by WreckerJack on December 6th, 2016 @ 11:43am CST
I'm immature
Posted by william-james88 on December 6th, 2016 @ 12:15pm CST
So would this be the RID take on Jetfire?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ET5YZ98?tag=seibertron07-20&ta ... formers-20
Posted by Sabrblade on December 6th, 2016 @ 12:31pm CST
Could have been an early production name for the figure.william-james88 wrote:I dont know how noteworthy this is, but if you take the UPC codes and look em up on Amazon, you find that Stormshot is labelled as Skyfire
So would this be the RID take on Jetfire?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ET5YZ98?tag=seibertron07-20&ta ... formers-20
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 6th, 2016 @ 12:31pm CST
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on December 6th, 2016 @ 1:06pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:Could have been an early production name for the figure.william-james88 wrote:I dont know how noteworthy this is, but if you take the UPC codes and look em up on Amazon, you find that Stormshot is labelled as Skyfire
So would this be the RID take on Jetfire?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ET5YZ98?tag=seibertron07-20&ta ... formers-20
Of note is that "Skyfire" has been in the firm hands of Mattel since 2003's Energon line, and was meant to be used for the Omnicon Skyblast. Apparently Hasbro is still unable to obtain that trademark
Posted by william-james88 on December 6th, 2016 @ 1:14pm CST
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Of note is that "Skyfire" has been in the firm hands of Mattel since 2003's Energon line, and was meant to be used for the Omnicon Skyblast. Apparently Hasbro is still unable to obtain that trademark
What is mattel using it for?
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on December 6th, 2016 @ 1:21pm CST
william-james88 wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Of note is that "Skyfire" has been in the firm hands of Mattel since 2003's Energon line, and was meant to be used for the Omnicon Skyblast. Apparently Hasbro is still unable to obtain that trademark
What is mattel using it for?
Keep a close eye on the Max Steel line, especially with the movie being released.
Posted by Counterpunch on December 6th, 2016 @ 2:36pm CST
Posted by Emerje on December 6th, 2016 @ 4:36pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:Blastwave has Bludgeon's head instead of the one seen in his artwork.
Blastwave has Bludgeon's EVERYTHING instead of what's seen in the artwork. They should have shared engineering rather than be a straight repaint.
Emerje
Posted by Umbra on December 6th, 2016 @ 8:30pm CST