Additional In-Hand Images: Platinum Edition Dinobots Unleashed

As interesting as these repaints may be, I just dont find them desirable. I think there's just too much going on with each figure.

they are cool but i think they are just boring.

So much for being movie-accurate.

I guess Takara's Black Knight redecos are the most movie-accurate ones, though why Strafe still has yet to be given one is beyond me.

Wow. I was so excited for better looking dinobot figures. This is disappointing.

While Slug, Strafe and Scorn look pretty good (aside from the fact they're supposed to have blue eyes) Grimlock and Slog look really bad. There's way too many translucent pieces and in the wrong spots too. Grimlock is the worst looking figure here. Why the yellow? It's like someone messed up and said "ohhh... the yellow was for the G1 repaint... oops" Slog looks like a hot mess and I REALLY don't like his neck being so transparent when in dinosaur form. I guess I could buy this set for the 3 Dinobots and sell the other 2.

You guys are impossible to please. I find this set to be totally awesome looking, moovie accuracy be damned.

I'd still have to pass because of budjet and space restrictions. I now have a new rule. To avoid repaints of molds that I already own as much as possible. And because I only need one voyager and one deluxe to complete my fruity dinobots set, I'll have to pass.

-Kanrabat- wrote:You guys are impossible to please.

All I want are toys that look like the Dinobots that were in the movie. I fail to see how this is too much to ask for.

These all look SO good! Especially Scorn! Grimlock looks alright, but that yellow makes it look like someone spilled mustard on him. Also: While I like Scorn, I must ask why him and not Snarl?

Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:These all look SO good! Especially Scorn! Grimlock looks alright, but that yellow makes it look like someone spilled mustard on him. Also: While I like Scorn, I must ask why him and not Snarl?

Cuz he was in the movie? It's the movie Dinobots plus Slog.

Sabrblade wrote:

Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:These all look SO good! Especially Scorn! Grimlock looks alright, but that yellow makes it look like someone spilled mustard on him. Also: While I like Scorn, I must ask why him and not Snarl?

Cuz he was in the movie? It's the movie Dinobots plus Slog.

Hm, I figured they were going for a G1 group with the fact that the "correct" ones were there, except for Scorn. Eh, again, not that I mind, Scorn is awesome.

Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:These all look SO good! Especially Scorn! Grimlock looks alright, but that yellow makes it look like someone spilled mustard on him. Also: While I like Scorn, I must ask why him and not Snarl?

Cuz he was in the movie? It's the movie Dinobots plus Slog.

Hm, I figured they were going for a G1 group with the fact that the "correct" ones were there, except for Scorn. Eh, again, not that I mind, Scorn is awesome.

The SDCC set plus Amazon Slog was the G1 group.

Sabrblade wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:You guys are impossible to please.

All I want are toys that look like the Dinobots that were in the movie. I fail to see how this is too much to ask for.

I agree. Though I wonder if the point of this set was to provide us with more movie accurate decos. Was that ever mentioned anywhere officially? because if not, then I do not understand it's purpose.

Sabrblade wrote:

Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:These all look SO good! Especially Scorn! Grimlock looks alright, but that yellow makes it look like someone spilled mustard on him. Also: While I like Scorn, I must ask why him and not Snarl?

Cuz he was in the movie? It's the movie Dinobots plus Slog.

Hm, I figured they were going for a G1 group with the fact that the "correct" ones were there, except for Scorn. Eh, again, not that I mind, Scorn is awesome.

The SDCC set plus Amazon Slog was the G1 group.

Bah! It would be nice if we could get ONE set at retail instead of it being an overpriced convention exclusive. Oh well, at least I can get that Autobots United set. That's a BBTS Exclusive, right?

That smoky clear plastic and weathered chrome is just ~~dreamy~~

Scorn looks the best by far. Grimlock's odd mustard yellow looks a bit weird, TBH, but the rest of him is great. Slug and Slog suffer from the soft rubber- I really wish they could have painted it, or even just weathered it a bit.

I want them so much, but I will never have them...Oh well, more money to spend on the "vanilla" versions of the molds + Leader Grimlock to mod into the Extincticons.

I don't get all the complaints about the Dino Sparker toys. It say in big print "4+". Can't you guys take a hint? Of course they're crap, they're for toddlers.

For some reason, these guys look really brittle to me. I don't know why, the originals didn't.

RazorSlash92 wrote:For some reason, these guys look really brittle to me. I don't know why, the originals didn't.

It might be due to their having translucent plastic and chrome paint.

These all look really nice! If I was to get any of the dinobots (which I have none so far), it would probably be this set.

Hm. Well the dinobot set looks neat, but did they do that scuffing of the chrome parts on purpose to give them a 'battle scarred' appearance? I like my chrome scratch-free

i love the tarnished/weathered look these guys have aside from grimlock. i wonder if amazon will give us the dinobot missing from this set...

I prefer the regular AoE releases over this set. I really like the different, more vibrant colors the regular ones utilized!

While I think the Platinum Edition Dinobots are disappointing I am very excited for this.

http://www.allspark.com/content/2014/09 ... -dinobots/

Anyone have any more information on this yet?

crimsondeception wrote:While I think the Platinum Edition Dinobots are disappointing I am very excited for this.

http://www.allspark.com/content/2014/09 ... -dinobots/

Anyone have any more information on this yet?

im confused... your link leads to pics of the platinum set.

the "black knight" dinobots are takaras deal and are being released seperately, not in a multi-pack.

crimsondeception wrote:While I think the Platinum Edition Dinobots are disappointing I am very excited for this.

http://www.allspark.com/content/2014/09 ... -dinobots/

Anyone have any more information on this yet?

That's just the Platinum Edition set. They put the wrong title on that news post.

Fellow Seibertronian chuckdawg1999 brings us another Transformers: Age of Extinction video review, taking a look at one of the later additions to the One-Step line of figures with Helicopter Drift. Check out his thoughts and review below!

When I first saw the promo pics I was really excited to see a helicopter Drift figure. First it's better detailed than the car version and the overall design of the helicopter is closer to what we saw in the movie. Unless there's a power battler version coming of this design I can see no reason not to recommend this figure.

Sabrblade wrote:

crimsondeception wrote:While I think the Platinum Edition Dinobots are disappointing I am very excited for this.

http://www.allspark.com/content/2014/09 ... -dinobots/

Anyone have any more information on this yet?

That's just the Platinum Edition set. They put the wrong title on that news post.

Really? They looked so much more cooler than the Platinum edition. But the more I look, the more I can see the similarities. Darn it! Well maybe the set won't be so bad after all if only they weren't translucent which they seem to be in that link.

crimsondeception wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

crimsondeception wrote:While I think the Platinum Edition Dinobots are disappointing I am very excited for this.

http://www.allspark.com/content/2014/09 ... -dinobots/

Anyone have any more information on this yet?

That's just the Platinum Edition set. They put the wrong title on that news post.

Really? They looked so much more cooler than the Platinum edition. But the more I look, the more I can see the similarities. Darn it! Well maybe the set won't be so bad after all if only they weren't translucent which they seem to be in that link.

I don't mind terribly that they're translucent, I just hope that it's more of the cloudy-grey kind of translucent instead of straight up clear.

Fxfranz already did a review of this guy several weeks ago, but I guess you only give a shit about a review of these 1-step changers when your old pal Chuck reviews them.

Good review!!!!!!!!!!!

KirbyForce1 wrote:Fxfranz already did a review of this guy several weeks ago, but I guess you only give a **** about a review of these 1-step changers when your old pal Chuck reviews them.

As we have said more than once, we are unable to cover all reviews unless users send us a notification at news@seibertron.com. Chuck sends us notifications whenever he uploads one, and if it's new to our news feed, it goes onto the front page.

Please do send us more news whenever you come across it, we're only (stupidly busy) humans volunteering our time as staff!

I will admit that this one step Drift is nifty. Im not a fan of this simple stuff but that works pretty well, though not really one step.

KirbyForce1 wrote:Fxfranz already did a review of this guy several weeks ago, but I guess you only give a **** about a review of these 1-step changers when your old pal Chuck reviews them.

are you really that upset about getting your 1-step figure review a week late?

Dat 1-Step Elicopter Drift!

-Kanrabat- wrote:Dat 1-Step Elicopter Drift!

I know right? I go back and forth about which one I like more, Drift or Galvatron.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:Dat 1-Step Elicopter Drift!

I know right? I go back and forth about which one I like more, Drift or Galvatron.

I'm looking forward for that Galvatron. So far the pictures I've seen look promising. If you already made a video review of him, link please?

Also, what do you think about that ultra/leader sized 1-step changer Lockdown? Appart the blue "side mirrors" in vehicle mode and the lack of posability of the legs, I think he's sweet looking, fun, and a great stand-in for the Leader Lockdown figure that will never be.

-Kanrabat- wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:Dat 1-Step Elicopter Drift!

I know right? I go back and forth about which one I like more, Drift or Galvatron.

I'm looking forward for that Galvatron. So far the pictures I've seen look promising. If you already made a video review of him, link please?

Also, what do you think about that ultra/leader sized 1-step changer Lockdown? Appart the blue "side mirrors" in vehicle mode and the lack of posability of the legs, I think he's sweet looking, fun, and a great stand-in for the Leader Lockdown figure that will never be.

If you're looking for Galvatron, look around here on Wednesday. Do you mean the flip and change Lockdown? I've heard that the toy has a flaw where the head gets stuck going into robot mode. I have and reviewed drift but wasn't that thrilled with it, especially when I almost smacked myself in the face.

Age of Extinction Wave 3 figures have been spotted at Canadian retail. Here is a picture of Hot Shot taken at Walmart in Laval (on boulevard Saint Martin).

The other figures that come with this figure in the box are Bumblebee (in his updated form) and Snarl were already sold at the time this picture was taken.



Also of note, fellow fan and video reviewer Felzbug has posted a video review of Age of Extinction Hot Shot. (G1 Tracks deco)

Good news! Walmart always seem to have the new stuff first.

BTW, the Target Exclusive deluxe Silver Knight Optimus Prime with voyager FOC G1ed Grimlock 2-pack is back at Target. Still only 17$. They have a couple of boxes that remain untouched by the scalpers.

Hey folks stupid question, does anyone know what happened to the Constructbots Dino Riders we were supposed to get of Starscream and other characters from the movieverse? For that matter has the Wal-Mart Strafe with Stinger and Bumblebee set been released yet?

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Hey folks stupid question, does anyone know what happened to the Constructbots Dino Riders we were supposed to get of Starscream and other characters from the movieverse? For that matter has the Wal-Mart Strafe with Stinger and Bumblebee set been released yet?

Not sure about the Dino Riders of Starscream and such, but I do know the WM Strafe w/ BB & Stinger is out. It's kinda shelf warming here because of the hefty price tag, $29.99 (for a deluxe & 2 legends?!?)

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Hey folks stupid question, does anyone know what happened to the Constructbots Dino Riders we were supposed to get of Starscream and other characters from the movieverse? For that matter has the Wal-Mart Strafe with Stinger and Bumblebee set been released yet?

If you're talking strictly Construct-Bots as far as this post then I can't help you- 'cause I don't know. If the Bumblebee/Stinger/Strafe set you mean is the Deluxe Strafe with Legion 'Bee and Stinger, I've seen that one at a couple of different local Walmarts for several weeks now.

Bounti76 wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Hey folks stupid question, does anyone know what happened to the Constructbots Dino Riders we were supposed to get of Starscream and other characters from the movieverse? For that matter has the Wal-Mart Strafe with Stinger and Bumblebee set been released yet?

If you're talking strictly Construct-Bots as far as this post then I can't help you- 'cause I don't know. If the Bumblebee/Stinger/Strafe set you mean is the Deluxe Strafe with Legion 'Bee and Stinger, I've seen that one at a couple of different local Walmarts for several weeks now.

Strictly Constructbots. Strafe is done in the same colors as that exclusive Grimlock and Stinger is a repaint of Bumblebee.

Worth noting I just saw the same figure in a Walmart here in Surrey

Almost at the end of the simplified Transformers: Age of Extinction line, fellow Seibertron.com user chuckdawg1999 has shared another video review, hitting the Decepticon-but-not-quite-spot with Galvatron. Check out the clip below, and leave a comment on the line - if you picked any up - in the Energon Pub!

I've gone back and forth but I have to say, Galvatron is the best One-Step changer from the AOE line. It has a really unique transformation that's a lot of fun to work back and forth. The details and paint are solid too. If there's one figure to get from this simplified line it really is Galvatron.

Wow. I mean, wow. That 1 step Galvatron is one incredible feat of engeneering! If I ever see him in stores, along with HelocoDrift, I'll pick them up without waiting for any sales.

Know what? At first, I hated the idea of these 1step changers. The early ones were kinda bad too. However, the more they create them, the more they come up with some nifty ideas that end up with some cool results! I'd never thought I would say this, but I'm looking foward to see what will they come up next.

I was doubting if I ever would pick up a one-step figure, but if it's ever going to be the case... Galvatron would top the list.

Galvatron looks amazing. That head is even better than the one on the Voyager. I'd say he is up there on the list in terms of One-Step figures, but Steeljaw, while very simplistic even in One-Step terms, is a really nice figure in both modes. Stinger is painfully simplistic, but it looks SO good.

Galvatron, though...you sexy beast.

I know its not intentional but I can't help it.

In the box with all that kibble raised above his shoulders, AOE Hotshot reminds me of one of his predecessors:

-Kanrabat- wrote:Wow. I mean, wow. That 1 step Galvatron is one incredible feat of engeneering! If I ever see him in stores, along with HelocoDrift, I'll pick them up without waiting for any sales.

Know what? At first, I hated the idea of these 1step changers. The early ones were kinda bad too. However, the more they create them, the more they come up with some nifty ideas that end up with some cool results! I'd never thought I would say this, but I'm looking foward to see what will they come up next.

I dont see how Galvatron is better than that one step Drift. That helicopter drift is so sleek while Galvatron has this giant backpack.

Wow. That price is reason enough to stop collecting. I'd rather save up and get 3rd party figures.

omega666 wrote:Wow. That price is reason enough to stop collecting. I'd rather save up and get 3rd party figures.

Which toy are you referring to?