Reviews for Newly Released Studio Series Rise of the Beasts Toys
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The new Transformers Studio Series Rise of the Beasts are coming into the hands are more and more eager fans. Airazor has just been found in Canadian Gamestops across the country and Amazon has shipped out some of the figures as well. that's how out friend Chuckdawg1999 got his hands on the figures and he has a review of them below. Like that you can see if these figures are for you or not. We also have a review of Battletrap from blurrprime, another member of our community, which we wanted to showcase. Enjoy!
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Core Class Arcee is a great figure. I'm amazed how much detail Hasbro could pack into such a small figure. Transformation is simple but satisfying, it's nice to see the arms properly transformed unlike in the preview pics. I'm curious how they could refine this transformation at a larger scale if at all. Arcee is definitely worth the purchase.
chuckdawg1999 wrote:I wasn't expecting to like ROTB Cheetor, but I was pleasantly surprised by a simple transformation that's still fun, and a very clean Cheetah and robot mode. From what has been shown in trailers the paint deco is fairly accurate to the movie, now we wait to see how much screen time this big cat gets.
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Well, this is an interesting little guy! While I'm not sure how it'll be handled in the film, Freezer has three weapon modes, including one that combines with the soon-to-be-released-not-sure-when Leader Class Scourge. Out of the three, I think the hand-held rifle is my favorite as I see it as the most useful. The robot mode is interesting but the loose joints and oddly molded legs make it hard to hold a pose. I recommend it just for the weapon modes alone.
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Re: Reviews for Newly Released Studio Series Rise of the Beasts Toys (2156655)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on February 22nd, 2023 @ 10:51pm CST
Posted by Rodimus Prime on February 22nd, 2023 @ 10:51pm CST
I hadn't noticed before, but the visible hand syndrome, the mess of a rear end and the lack of clearance underneath kinda ruin Battletrap's truck mode for me. Too bad, I was really looking forward to that one.
Re: Reviews for Newly Released Studio Series Rise of the Beasts Toys (2156684)
Posted by transformers_va on February 23rd, 2023 @ 12:53pm CST
Edit: expanding on the hands/feet: not sure why his robot foot colour is matched to his cheetah front paws, and his hands are matched to his back paws. Seems like it would have looked a little more cohesive, if the robot feet were the same colour as his robot hands, and having his cheetah paws all the same.
Posted by transformers_va on February 23rd, 2023 @ 12:53pm CST
Great review! I'm in the same boat with you on being pleasantly surprised. The figure itself is, in my opinion, better in-hand, than what we saw in his initial pictures. What's bothering me about him though, is his lackluster paint job, and his hands/feet. They just don't look good in either mode.chuckdawg1999 wrote:I wasn't expecting to like ROTB Cheetor, but I was pleasantly surprised by a simple transformation that's still fun, and a very clean Cheetah and robot mode. From what has been shown in trailers the paint deco is fairly accurate to the movie, now we wait to see how much screen time this big cat gets.
Edit: expanding on the hands/feet: not sure why his robot foot colour is matched to his cheetah front paws, and his hands are matched to his back paws. Seems like it would have looked a little more cohesive, if the robot feet were the same colour as his robot hands, and having his cheetah paws all the same.
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Posted by First-Aid on February 23rd, 2023 @ 12:55pm CST
Posted by First-Aid on February 23rd, 2023 @ 12:55pm CST
Mine is finally on the way. Can't wait!
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Posted by chuckdawg1999 on February 23rd, 2023 @ 5:22pm CST
That really doesn't bother me as stuff like that happens all the time due to gang molding and the such. Before brand unity that was something that Takara would take care of, one way or the other.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on February 23rd, 2023 @ 5:22pm CST
transformers_va wrote:Great review! I'm in the same boat with you on being pleasantly surprised. The figure itself is, in my opinion, better in-hand, than what we saw in his initial pictures. What's bothering me about him though, is his lackluster paint job, and his hands/feet. They just don't look good in either mode.chuckdawg1999 wrote:I wasn't expecting to like ROTB Cheetor, but I was pleasantly surprised by a simple transformation that's still fun, and a very clean Cheetah and robot mode. From what has been shown in trailers the paint deco is fairly accurate to the movie, now we wait to see how much screen time this big cat gets.
Edit: expanding on the hands/feet: not sure why his robot foot colour is matched to his cheetah front paws, and his hands are matched to his back paws. Seems like it would have looked a little more cohesive, if the robot feet were the same colour as his robot hands, and having his cheetah paws all the same.
That really doesn't bother me as stuff like that happens all the time due to gang molding and the such. Before brand unity that was something that Takara would take care of, one way or the other.
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Posted by transformers_va on February 23rd, 2023 @ 5:56pm CST
Thinking about it, I wonder if it's due to Cheetor's ROTB movie design, and the toy designers were left with little to no choice. However, I'm unable to locate any clear images of his robot feet in the movie screenshots that we've gotten so far, so I can't say either way.
Posted by transformers_va on February 23rd, 2023 @ 5:56pm CST
In my opinion, the mismatched hands/feet/paws stick out like a sore thumb. Initially, and I don't think I was the only one, I thought the figure hadn't been transformed correctly for the pictures.chuckdawg1999 wrote:That really doesn't bother me as stuff like that happens all the time due to gang molding and the such. Before brand unity that was something that Takara would take care of, one way or the other.
Thinking about it, I wonder if it's due to Cheetor's ROTB movie design, and the toy designers were left with little to no choice. However, I'm unable to locate any clear images of his robot feet in the movie screenshots that we've gotten so far, so I can't say either way.
Re: Reviews for Newly Released Studio Series Rise of the Beasts Toys (2156703)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 23rd, 2023 @ 6:22pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 23rd, 2023 @ 6:22pm CST
All of mine are going to arrive tomorrow, I cannot wait to get them in hand. I am excited for all of them!
Re: Reviews for Newly Released Studio Series Rise of the Beasts Toys (2156717)
Posted by Hero Alpha on February 23rd, 2023 @ 9:12pm CST
Posted by Hero Alpha on February 23rd, 2023 @ 9:12pm CST
I dont know if anyone else already said this, but can we please gets a Dispensor repaint of Freezer?
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Posted by Rodimus Prime on February 23rd, 2023 @ 9:20pm CST
Posted by Rodimus Prime on February 23rd, 2023 @ 9:20pm CST
Dispensor should get his own mold eventually. I want a Studio Series Doctor.Hero Alpha wrote:I dont know if anyone else already said this, but can we please gets a Dispensor repaint of Freezer?
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Posted by Rtron on February 24th, 2023 @ 5:50am CST
Dispensor should be his own mold. Frenzy would be a closer candidate for a remold, I think, although he could also use his own mold. Both would probably be core class, so it's not too crazy to hope for new molds.
Posted by Rtron on February 24th, 2023 @ 5:50am CST
Hero Alpha wrote:I dont know if anyone else already said this, but can we please gets a Dispensor repaint of Freezer?
Dispensor should be his own mold. Frenzy would be a closer candidate for a remold, I think, although he could also use his own mold. Both would probably be core class, so it's not too crazy to hope for new molds.
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 24th, 2023 @ 6:53am CST
Agreed with this.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 24th, 2023 @ 6:53am CST
Rtron wrote:Hero Alpha wrote:I dont know if anyone else already said this, but can we please gets a Dispensor repaint of Freezer?
Dispensor should be his own mold. Frenzy would be a closer candidate for a remold, I think, although he could also use his own mold. Both would probably be core class, so it's not too crazy to hope for new molds.
Agreed with this.
Re: Reviews for Newly Released Studio Series Rise of the Beasts Toys (2156774)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 24th, 2023 @ 12:33pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 24th, 2023 @ 12:33pm CST
Pulse packages arrived. Looks like it is going to be a busy night messing with some new movie bots!
Re: Reviews for Newly Released Studio Series Rise of the Beasts Toys (2156777)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 24th, 2023 @ 12:49pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 24th, 2023 @ 12:49pm CST
Oh sweet! Tarn appearing in the movie confirmed!D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Pulse packages arrived. Looks like it is going to be a busy night messing with some new movie bots!
Re: Reviews for Newly Released Studio Series Rise of the Beasts Toys (2156799)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on February 24th, 2023 @ 7:29pm CST
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on February 24th, 2023 @ 7:29pm CST
Amazon pushed up the shipping date of Airrazor to today from April so that's good. Of course, I won't be getting it until Tuesday, unless that changes too.
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Posted by Hero Alpha on February 24th, 2023 @ 10:06pm CST
Well of course I agree and would love a new mould for Dispensor. But I dont see that happening, so I take what I can gets.
Posted by Hero Alpha on February 24th, 2023 @ 10:06pm CST
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Rtron wrote:Hero Alpha wrote:I dont know if anyone else already said this, but can we please gets a Dispensor repaint of Freezer?
Dispensor should be his own mold. Frenzy would be a closer candidate for a remold, I think, although he could also use his own mold. Both would probably be core class, so it's not too crazy to hope for new molds.
Agreed with this.
Well of course I agree and would love a new mould for Dispensor. But I dont see that happening, so I take what I can gets.
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Posted by Logan. on February 25th, 2023 @ 6:13pm CST
Posted by Logan. on February 25th, 2023 @ 6:13pm CST
60 Seconds Transformation
ROTB SS Cheetor Voyager
ROTB SS Cheetor Voyager
Re: Reviews for Newly Released Studio Series Rise of the Beasts Toys (2156907)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 26th, 2023 @ 5:47pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 26th, 2023 @ 5:47pm CST
So I got to open all the new RotB SS figures, and I have some stuff to day. The short version is: I am enjoying all of these!
Arcee: I think she might actually be the best core class figure we have gotten so far, outside of maybe Rattrap. She is very nice, both in colors and in transformation. Her bot mode is nice, and I appreciate the wheel feet option. She's just very enjoyable!
Freezer: This little freak is pretty neat. I like how the robot mode has a lot of options for limb and head configurations. He is a nice little army builder.
Bee: I think this is the best and most solid SS Bee so far. He is really good. He feels different from every other SS Bee in that he feels legit solid and more solidly built. And the alt mode is really great, like this is an awesome car mode. I love it.
Airazor: she is very solid as well. I love the detail they built into her, and I love how they took the Kingdom figure, upsized it, and gave it bigger feet. They did good here, she is nice.
Cheetor: He is a nice size, a nice simple transformation, but he still has some nice tricks in the transformation and a nice sculpt for both beast and robot mode. I like the headsculpt. He's just really solid.
Battletrap: Another nice solid one. I love the robot mode, it has a nice movie-verse design while showcasing that rough 90's truck muscle. He feels solid. His wrecking mace is also really good. I don't know why people are having issues with the transformation, without instructions mine went right into place. Truck mode is good, he is good. I like this guy.
I would rank this wave:
1) Bumblebee
2) Battletrap
3) Cheetor
4) Arcee
5) Airazor
6) Freezer
Arcee: I think she might actually be the best core class figure we have gotten so far, outside of maybe Rattrap. She is very nice, both in colors and in transformation. Her bot mode is nice, and I appreciate the wheel feet option. She's just very enjoyable!
Freezer: This little freak is pretty neat. I like how the robot mode has a lot of options for limb and head configurations. He is a nice little army builder.
Bee: I think this is the best and most solid SS Bee so far. He is really good. He feels different from every other SS Bee in that he feels legit solid and more solidly built. And the alt mode is really great, like this is an awesome car mode. I love it.
Airazor: she is very solid as well. I love the detail they built into her, and I love how they took the Kingdom figure, upsized it, and gave it bigger feet. They did good here, she is nice.
Cheetor: He is a nice size, a nice simple transformation, but he still has some nice tricks in the transformation and a nice sculpt for both beast and robot mode. I like the headsculpt. He's just really solid.
Battletrap: Another nice solid one. I love the robot mode, it has a nice movie-verse design while showcasing that rough 90's truck muscle. He feels solid. His wrecking mace is also really good. I don't know why people are having issues with the transformation, without instructions mine went right into place. Truck mode is good, he is good. I like this guy.
I would rank this wave:
1) Bumblebee
2) Battletrap
3) Cheetor
4) Arcee
5) Airazor
6) Freezer
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 26th, 2023 @ 7:25pm CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 26th, 2023 @ 7:25pm CST
Would have been so hard to PAINT Bee's blade? Regardless, That Bee seems interesting enough.
Also, indeed, that Arcee is pretty damn nice and her transformation is clever.
Also, indeed, that Arcee is pretty damn nice and her transformation is clever.
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Posted by First-Aid on February 26th, 2023 @ 7:54pm CST
Posted by First-Aid on February 26th, 2023 @ 7:54pm CST
I got mine today and agree though I would put Battletrap at the top. I love everything about that figure. He's a completely original new design and I LOVE that.
I also think he could be a great retool as Armada Red Alert...
I also think he could be a great retool as Armada Red Alert...
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Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on February 26th, 2023 @ 8:21pm CST
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on February 26th, 2023 @ 8:21pm CST
Nice haul, D-Max! I just have Bee preordered, but I'm looking forward to getting it! Battletrap and Freezer are also tempting, thinking about picking them up as well.
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 27th, 2023 @ 7:47pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 27th, 2023 @ 7:47pm CST
Have some more Battletrap. This dude rocks
And have some bot alts.
And have some bot alts.
Re: Reviews for Newly Released Studio Series Rise of the Beasts Toys (2157028)
Posted by o.supreme on February 28th, 2023 @ 6:37pm CST
Posted by o.supreme on February 28th, 2023 @ 6:37pm CST
Meanwhile at one of my local Walmarts... 
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Re: Reviews for Newly Released Studio Series Rise of the Beasts Toys (2157030)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on February 28th, 2023 @ 7:02pm CST
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on February 28th, 2023 @ 7:02pm CST
I wonder if that's because the further removed from a movie we get, the less interested people are in the toys?
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 28th, 2023 @ 7:07pm CST
At least in my area, the Arcee/Ironhide wave was not stocked until around Christmas at last, the stores are pretty severely behind on SS figures.
Anyways, Cheetor rules pretty damn hard
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 28th, 2023 @ 7:07pm CST
chuckdawg1999 wrote:I wonder if that's because the further removed from a movie we get, the less interested people are in the toys?
At least in my area, the Arcee/Ironhide wave was not stocked until around Christmas at last, the stores are pretty severely behind on SS figures.
Anyways, Cheetor rules pretty damn hard
Re: Reviews for Newly Released Studio Series Rise of the Beasts Toys (2157044)
Posted by william-james88 on February 28th, 2023 @ 9:02pm CST
Very lucky, that deluxe wave never made it to stores in Canada
Posted by william-james88 on February 28th, 2023 @ 9:02pm CST
o.supreme wrote:Meanwhile at one of my local Walmarts...
Very lucky, that deluxe wave never made it to stores in Canada
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 28th, 2023 @ 9:30pm CST
Appart the specialised independent shops for some reasons.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 28th, 2023 @ 9:30pm CST
william-james88 wrote:o.supreme wrote:Meanwhile at one of my local Walmarts...
Very lucky, that deluxe wave never made it to stores in Canada
Appart the specialised independent shops for some reasons.
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Posted by o.supreme on February 28th, 2023 @ 10:36pm CST
If anyone wants, I can get you one at cost plus shipping. There's no shortage of them.
Posted by o.supreme on February 28th, 2023 @ 10:36pm CST
william-james88 wrote:o.supreme wrote:Meanwhile at one of my local Walmarts...
Very lucky, that deluxe wave never made it to stores in Canada
If anyone wants, I can get you one at cost plus shipping. There's no shortage of them.
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 1st, 2023 @ 4:39am CST
I guess he meant in brick and mortar stores. So far, there's no shortage of them online, like Amazon.ca.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 1st, 2023 @ 4:39am CST
o.supreme wrote:william-james88 wrote:o.supreme wrote:Meanwhile at one of my local Walmarts...
Very lucky, that deluxe wave never made it to stores in Canada
If anyone wants, I can get you one at cost plus shipping. There's no shortage of them.
I guess he meant in brick and mortar stores. So far, there's no shortage of them online, like Amazon.ca.
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Posted by william-james88 on March 1st, 2023 @ 6:41am CST
I got mine online already but thanks
Posted by william-james88 on March 1st, 2023 @ 6:41am CST
o.supreme wrote:william-james88 wrote:o.supreme wrote:Meanwhile at one of my local Walmarts...
Very lucky, that deluxe wave never made it to stores in Canada
If anyone wants, I can get you one at cost plus shipping. There's no shortage of them.
I got mine online already but thanks
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 1st, 2023 @ 7:26pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 1st, 2023 @ 7:26pm CST
the bird
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Posted by Overcracker on March 1st, 2023 @ 7:38pm CST
… is the word?
Looks really nice.
Are’t the bird claws supposed to be rotated back as heels?
The claws look cool too though.
Posted by Overcracker on March 1st, 2023 @ 7:38pm CST
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:the bird
… is the word?
Looks really nice.
Are’t the bird claws supposed to be rotated back as heels?
The claws look cool too though.
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 1st, 2023 @ 7:40pm CST
They are, but I prefer this style of feet
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 1st, 2023 @ 7:40pm CST
Overcracker wrote:Aren’t the bird claws supposed to be rotated back as heels?
They are, but I prefer this style of feet
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Posted by Sabrblade on March 1st, 2023 @ 7:45pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on March 1st, 2023 @ 7:45pm CST
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:the bird
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Posted by Overcracker on March 1st, 2023 @ 9:51pm CST
They got away with so many jokes and innuendo in that cartoon, and they still took shots at the censors.
Posted by Overcracker on March 1st, 2023 @ 9:51pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:the bird
They got away with so many jokes and innuendo in that cartoon, and they still took shots at the censors.
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Posted by First-Aid on March 2nd, 2023 @ 10:57am CST
Freakazoid did that a lot too.
Posted by First-Aid on March 2nd, 2023 @ 10:57am CST
Overcracker wrote:Sabrblade wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:the bird
They got away with so many jokes and innuendo in that cartoon, and they still took shots at the censors.
Freakazoid did that a lot too.
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Posted by Overcracker on March 2nd, 2023 @ 12:28pm CST
Yep.
Posted by Overcracker on March 2nd, 2023 @ 12:28pm CST
First-Aid wrote:Overcracker wrote:Sabrblade wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:the bird
They got away with so many jokes and innuendo in that cartoon, and they still took shots at the censors.
Freakazoid did that a lot too.
Yep.
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Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on March 2nd, 2023 @ 2:01pm CST
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on March 2nd, 2023 @ 2:01pm CST
Just finished a really fun project, here's my Cliffjumper repaint of SS-49 based on the 2007 deluxe!
Re: Reviews for Newly Released Studio Series Rise of the Beasts Toys (2157145)
Posted by Rtron on March 2nd, 2023 @ 2:09pm CST
Love 2007 Cliffjumper. I really like that you kept the blue highlights, even if they aren't "allspark blue". Using the same blue for the eyes and the highlights is a great idea though, gets the same point across. Man, Reign of Starscream is one of my favourite Transformers comics, this brings back so many memories... You did a great job here. Any chance you'll do an Evac from Blackout? If you do, please post it, I'd love to see it. Now my brain is just flooding with those 2007 repaints.
Posted by Rtron on March 2nd, 2023 @ 2:09pm CST
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Just finished a really fun project, here's my Cliffjumper repaint of SS-49 based on the 2007 deluxe!
Love 2007 Cliffjumper. I really like that you kept the blue highlights, even if they aren't "allspark blue". Using the same blue for the eyes and the highlights is a great idea though, gets the same point across. Man, Reign of Starscream is one of my favourite Transformers comics, this brings back so many memories... You did a great job here. Any chance you'll do an Evac from Blackout? If you do, please post it, I'd love to see it. Now my brain is just flooding with those 2007 repaints.
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Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on March 2nd, 2023 @ 2:21pm CST
Thank you! Evac from Blackout would be really cool (I wanted to get Evac back in the day but never found him), I'd need to find an extra Blackout/Grindor but that sounds like a lot of fun!
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on March 2nd, 2023 @ 2:21pm CST
Rtron wrote:Love 2007 Cliffjumper. I really like that you kept the blue highlights, even if they aren't "allspark blue". Using the same blue for the eyes and the highlights is a great idea though, gets the same point across. Man, Reign of Starscream is one of my favourite Transformers comics, this brings back so many memories... You did a great job here. Any chance you'll do an Evac from Blackout? If you do, please post it, I'd love to see it. Now my brain is just flooding with those 2007 repaints.
Thank you! Evac from Blackout would be really cool (I wanted to get Evac back in the day but never found him), I'd need to find an extra Blackout/Grindor but that sounds like a lot of fun!
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Posted by First-Aid on March 2nd, 2023 @ 2:55pm CST
Man, I'd love to try a repaint sometime. Just gotta have some free time. If only people would quit getting sick so I wouldn't have to work 50 hours a week...:-/
Posted by First-Aid on March 2nd, 2023 @ 2:55pm CST
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Rtron wrote:Love 2007 Cliffjumper. I really like that you kept the blue highlights, even if they aren't "allspark blue". Using the same blue for the eyes and the highlights is a great idea though, gets the same point across. Man, Reign of Starscream is one of my favourite Transformers comics, this brings back so many memories... You did a great job here. Any chance you'll do an Evac from Blackout? If you do, please post it, I'd love to see it. Now my brain is just flooding with those 2007 repaints.
Thank you! Evac from Blackout would be really cool (I wanted to get Evac back in the day but never found him), I'd need to find an extra Blackout/Grindor but that sounds like a lot of fun!
Man, I'd love to try a repaint sometime. Just gotta have some free time. If only people would quit getting sick so I wouldn't have to work 50 hours a week...:-/
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 2nd, 2023 @ 5:00pm CST
The bot look pretty damn nice and the details pop.
But the car mode shouldn't have been painted by hand. The thick paint make it look like the car was parked under one of those infamous magnifying glass sky scrapper from the UK.
To avoid that, airbrushing is a must, with many thin layers. If you don't have an airbrushing kit, a basic set with a compressor can be had for around 100$ at Amazon.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 2nd, 2023 @ 5:00pm CST
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Just finished a really fun project, here's my Cliffjumper repaint of SS-49 based on the 2007 deluxe!
The bot look pretty damn nice and the details pop.
But the car mode shouldn't have been painted by hand. The thick paint make it look like the car was parked under one of those infamous magnifying glass sky scrapper from the UK.
To avoid that, airbrushing is a must, with many thin layers. If you don't have an airbrushing kit, a basic set with a compressor can be had for around 100$ at Amazon.
Re: Reviews for Newly Released Studio Series Rise of the Beasts Toys (2157156)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on March 2nd, 2023 @ 6:21pm CST
Thanks! You’re right about alt mode, and it’s compounded by the fact that this SS-49 started off as a Guinea pig for the yellow spray paint I went on to use on DOTM Bee, and the spray paint went on super thick and uneven. I probably should’ve scrubbed the yellow paint off, but I was worried about how the oven cleaner would interact with the clear plastic. I would definitely do things differently if I was to start again, but I’ll chalk it up to a learning experience! Still overall happy with how it turned out.
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on March 2nd, 2023 @ 6:21pm CST
-Kanrabat- wrote:
The bot look pretty damn nice and the details pop.
But the car mode shouldn't have been painted by hand. The thick paint make it look like the car was parked under one of those infamous magnifying glass sky scrapper from the UK.
To avoid that, airbrushing is a must, with many thin layers. If you don't have an airbrushing kit, a basic set with a compressor can be had for around 100$ at Amazon.
Thanks! You’re right about alt mode, and it’s compounded by the fact that this SS-49 started off as a Guinea pig for the yellow spray paint I went on to use on DOTM Bee, and the spray paint went on super thick and uneven. I probably should’ve scrubbed the yellow paint off, but I was worried about how the oven cleaner would interact with the clear plastic. I would definitely do things differently if I was to start again, but I’ll chalk it up to a learning experience! Still overall happy with how it turned out.
Re: Reviews for Newly Released Studio Series Rise of the Beasts Toys (2157160)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 2nd, 2023 @ 7:07pm CST
Well, I'm a total noob with airbrushing so I'll need a lot of practice. In winter it's hard because doing it inside makes quite the mess.
Still, I bet my lazy-ass will keep using these for a while:
Hint: it suck-ass on small things with small parts.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 2nd, 2023 @ 7:07pm CST
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:
The bot look pretty damn nice and the details pop.
But the car mode shouldn't have been painted by hand. The thick paint make it look like the car was parked under one of those infamous magnifying glass sky scrapper from the UK.
To avoid that, airbrushing is a must, with many thin layers. If you don't have an airbrushing kit, a basic set with a compressor can be had for around 100$ at Amazon.
Thanks! You’re right about alt mode, and it’s compounded by the fact that this SS-49 started off as a Guinea pig for the yellow spray paint I went on to use on DOTM Bee, and the spray paint went on super thick and uneven. I probably should’ve scrubbed the yellow paint off, but I was worried about how the oven cleaner would interact with the clear plastic. I would definitely do things differently if I was to start again, but I’ll chalk it up to a learning experience! Still overall happy with how it turned out.
Well, I'm a total noob with airbrushing so I'll need a lot of practice. In winter it's hard because doing it inside makes quite the mess.
Still, I bet my lazy-ass will keep using these for a while:
Hint: it suck-ass on small things with small parts.
Re: Reviews for Newly Released Studio Series Rise of the Beasts Toys (2157282)
Posted by o.supreme on March 5th, 2023 @ 1:40pm CST
Posted by o.supreme on March 5th, 2023 @ 1:40pm CST
So.... we know there is a DOTM Hatchet and Earth mode (maybe SS86 maybe not??) Hound coming eventually in the Buzzworthy line. Their numbers haven't been revealed yet.
Other than that, It appears the gaps we have so far are just SS86-18 & 102-104 ?
Does that sound right?
Other than that, It appears the gaps we have so far are just SS86-18 & 102-104 ?
Does that sound right?
Re: Reviews for Newly Released Studio Series Rise of the Beasts Toys (2157283)
Posted by william-james88 on March 5th, 2023 @ 1:58pm CST
We don't know for sure that they are coming, just that product codes and renders exist. They haven't been able to order by retailers, nor evidence that they have been produced yet.
Posted by william-james88 on March 5th, 2023 @ 1:58pm CST
o.supreme wrote:So.... we know there is a DOTM Hatchet and Earth mode (maybe SS86 maybe not??) Hound coming eventually in the Buzzworthy line. Their numbers haven't been revealed yet.
Other than that, It appears the gaps we have so far are just SS86-18 & 102-104 ?
Does that sound right?
We don't know for sure that they are coming, just that product codes and renders exist. They haven't been able to order by retailers, nor evidence that they have been produced yet.
Re: Reviews for Newly Released Studio Series Rise of the Beasts Toys (2157295)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 5th, 2023 @ 6:24pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 5th, 2023 @ 6:24pm CST
I really love that they gave Arcee the optional wheel legs, I love her like this
Re: Reviews for Newly Released Studio Series Rise of the Beasts Toys (2157372)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on March 6th, 2023 @ 10:15pm CST
SS-94 is also unaccounted for right now, it was thought that might be Hatchet but we don't know for sure.
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on March 6th, 2023 @ 10:15pm CST
o.supreme wrote:So.... we know there is a DOTM Hatchet and Earth mode (maybe SS86 maybe not??) Hound coming eventually in the Buzzworthy line. Their numbers haven't been revealed yet.
Other than that, It appears the gaps we have so far are just SS86-18 & 102-104 ?
Does that sound right?
SS-94 is also unaccounted for right now, it was thought that might be Hatchet but we don't know for sure.
Re: Reviews for Newly Released Studio Series Rise of the Beasts Toys (2157390)
Posted by blackeyedprime on March 7th, 2023 @ 12:03pm CST
Posted by blackeyedprime on March 7th, 2023 @ 12:03pm CST
Is there a third studio series thread for the gaming line up XD
and did Barricade really look that bad in vehicle mode eeeewwwww,
kinda reminds me of the RID2015 combiners vehicles that went onto cyclonus or something. Bot mode looks really nice tho.
Also for the numbers focused, these have their own numbering 01,02,03 etc.
https://www.indemandtoys.co.uk/product/ ... barricade/
https://www.indemandtoys.co.uk/product/ ... mus-prime/
https://www.indemandtoys.co.uk/product/ ... bumblebee/
If they revisit some of the Baynus game characters I might be interested down the line.
and did Barricade really look that bad in vehicle mode eeeewwwww,
kinda reminds me of the RID2015 combiners vehicles that went onto cyclonus or something. Bot mode looks really nice tho.
Also for the numbers focused, these have their own numbering 01,02,03 etc.
https://www.indemandtoys.co.uk/product/ ... barricade/
https://www.indemandtoys.co.uk/product/ ... mus-prime/
https://www.indemandtoys.co.uk/product/ ... bumblebee/
If they revisit some of the Baynus game characters I might be interested down the line.
Re: Reviews for Newly Released Studio Series Rise of the Beasts Toys (2157394)
Posted by Whifflefire on March 7th, 2023 @ 12:53pm CST
Posted by Whifflefire on March 7th, 2023 @ 12:53pm CST
The WFC toys look really good, very excited to see the possibilities about bringing more of those designs into toy form!
Re: Reviews for Newly Released Studio Series Rise of the Beasts Toys (2157395)
Posted by First-Aid on March 7th, 2023 @ 12:57pm CST
Posted by First-Aid on March 7th, 2023 @ 12:57pm CST
I want to see that WFC Optimus Prime in the Premium line. That thing is fantastic!
Re: Reviews for Newly Released Studio Series Rise of the Beasts Toys (2157398)
Posted by Razorbeast88 on March 7th, 2023 @ 2:08pm CST
Posted by Razorbeast88 on March 7th, 2023 @ 2:08pm CST
Barricade is cool, agreed that alt mode is a bit wonky
Bumblebee I like the alt mode and weapons, chest is a little weird though with the wheel cavities just sitting there
Optimus is the one I'd have wanted the most but he's just not doing it for me. Love the weapons and alt mode, and it's cool that he's bulkier. But I liked the way the deluxe looked a little more. Maybe the paint just looks too bright idk
Bumblebee I like the alt mode and weapons, chest is a little weird though with the wheel cavities just sitting there
Optimus is the one I'd have wanted the most but he's just not doing it for me. Love the weapons and alt mode, and it's cool that he's bulkier. But I liked the way the deluxe looked a little more. Maybe the paint just looks too bright idk
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