Video Review - Transformers Age of Extinction One-Step Helicopter Drift

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?

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

If you're looking at AoE TracksHot Shot, I'll say one thing: Canadian, not US. Though I will agree prices are high wherever you go.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

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

If you're looking at AoE TracksHot Shot, I'll say one thing: If you read the post in addition to looking at the pretty picture, you'd have known that's the Canadian price, not the US one.

Imagine he knew the Euro Price? And in Japan, they spend 25$ per deluxe at retail. And I just learnt that in England, MP Grimlock was selling for 99 pounds. Thats 157 $ US!!!!!!!!!!!!!

william-james88 wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

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

If you're looking at AoE TracksHot Shot, I'll say one thing: If you read the post in addition to looking at the pretty picture, you'd have known that's the Canadian price, not the US one.

Imagine he knew the Euro Price? And in Japan, they spend 25$ per deluxe at retail. And I just learnt that in England, MP Grimlock was selling for 99 pounds. Thats 157 $ US!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Euro prices are nuts, but the 20%-off promo in the Netherlands soften the blow: €22 instead of €27 for a Deluxe is closer to the original level. I hope it's a permanent change, I'll find out by next week.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

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

If you're looking at AoE TracksHot Shot, I'll say one thing: If you read the post in addition to looking at the pretty picture, you'd have known that's the Canadian price, not the US one.

Imagine he knew the Euro Price? And in Japan, they spend 25$ per deluxe at retail. And I just learnt that in England, MP Grimlock was selling for 99 pounds. Thats 157 $ US!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Euro prices are nuts, but the 20%-off promo in the Netherlands soften the blow: €22 instead of €27 for a Deluxe is closer to the original level. I hope it's a permanent change, I'll find out by next week.

Still, at 22 euros, thats about the same price Japanese retailers sell their deluxe Takaras. But they get the better deco. Man, I will remember those prices the next time I think I am paying too much for a deluxe here in Canada. But arent you coming over to the US soon? You will finally get these low low prices.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

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

If you're looking at AoE TracksHot Shot, I'll say one thing: Canadian, not US. Though I will agree prices are high wherever you go.

Also, while the color scheme does look like G1 tracks, it is also quite reminescent of Cybertron Hot Shot

Way back at Botcon we had a glimpse of a two pack being released containing the Smash and Change Optimus Prime along with Flip and Change Grimlock from Age of Extinction. This set has finally been sighted at a Kohl's store in Grand Blanc, Michigan by site owner Seibertron's dad Kevin Yzquierdo.



This set is another opportunity to grab these up if you missed these upon their first release, or if you're looking for a fun gift for the younger Transformers fan in your life this holiday. There don't appear to be any deco changes to either toy in this set, at least not to this Seibertronian! You can also order the set online for $44.99 at Kohls.com, however be warned that their sale price is actually higher than the retail price of buying these two separately at many other outlets.

We've got extensive Galleries of both Smash and Change Optimus Prime and Flip and Change Grimlock available to help you find out if these are right for you.

Keep it tuned right here to Seibertron.com for all the latest news, and if you've got a sighting of a new toy yourself, be sure to let us know at sightings@seibertron.com, use our Toy Sightings resource tool, and be sure to post in your local Toy Sightings thread too!

Fxfranz already did a review of this guy a month or 2 ago. Why do you NEVER read my news submissions?

wow they're selling it for $45 figured it would be around $60 or $70, kohls has the worst prices on everything.

Megatron Wolf wrote:wow they're selling it for $45 figured it would be around $60 or $70, kohls has the worst prices on everything.

Actually they don't, especially if you have a Kohl's credit card. They always have sales going on and you can also get an additional 15 to 30% off if you use your Kohl's credit card.

That pack was also just spotted yesterday in Canada, don't know if that is news worthy.

What is very itneresting is that in Canada, it's a Walmart exclusive for 25$..canaidian! (that's like 22$ US) And it is thus cheaper than buying them individually.

^ See that's a good deal! Kohl's will probably mark it down to $25 or $30 closer to the Holidays and use the $59.99 regular price as a marketing ploy to go "Look at the great savings on these!"

ScottyP wrote:^ See that's a good deal! Kohl's will probably mark it down to $25 or $30 closer to the Holidays and use the $59.99 regular price as a marketing ploy to go "Look at the great savings on these!"

Not sure if that's legal. If it is, that's quite a shady practice.
This remind me in Canadian Tire, I saw a set of cooking pots at 75% off! From like 500$ to only 150$!!!!!! WOW!!! Turn out that I saw the exact same set at Walmart and the REGULAR price was around 200$. Sure, the one at Canadian Tire was indeed on sale, but you didnt save a gazillion dollars. Next time I see them pulling a bullshit like that, I'm going around stores, I'll take pictures, then I'll complain to our government customers protection agency.

-Kanrabat- wrote:

ScottyP wrote:^ See that's a good deal! Kohl's will probably mark it down to $25 or $30 closer to the Holidays and use the $59.99 regular price as a marketing ploy to go "Look at the great savings on these!"

Not sure if that's legal. If it is, that's quite a shady practice.
This remind me in Canadian Tire, I saw a set of cooking pots at 75% off! From like 500$ to only 150$!!!!!! WOW!!! Turn out that I saw the exact same set at Walmart and the REGULAR price was around 200$. Sure, the one at Canadian Tire was indeed on sale, but you didnt save a gazillion dollars. Next time I see them pulling a bullshit like that, I'm going around stores, I'll take pictures, then I'll complain to our government customers protection agency.

They pull that stunt all the time here, and it's perfectly legal, as long as the original MSRP shown matches. They even do it when a product first lands on the shelves: drop the selling price by a few euros from the MRSP to wet their beaks.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:

ScottyP wrote:^ See that's a good deal! Kohl's will probably mark it down to $25 or $30 closer to the Holidays and use the $59.99 regular price as a marketing ploy to go "Look at the great savings on these!"

Not sure if that's legal. If it is, that's quite a shady practice.
This remind me in Canadian Tire, I saw a set of cooking pots at 75% off! From like 500$ to only 150$!!!!!! WOW!!! Turn out that I saw the exact same set at Walmart and the REGULAR price was around 200$. Sure, the one at Canadian Tire was indeed on sale, but you didnt save a gazillion dollars. Next time I see them pulling a bullshit like that, I'm going around stores, I'll take pictures, then I'll complain to our government customers protection agency.

They pull that stunt all the time here, and it's perfectly legal, as long as the original MSRP shown matches. They even do it when a product first lands on the shelves: drop the selling price by a few euros from the MRSP to wet their beaks.

"Sale" indeed... I'm pretty sure it's illegal over here. I heard of a mattress salesman who paid a hefty fine because all of his "sales" were fake.

I remember Target did something like that with the DotM Deluxes. Bumped them up to $30 for about a week, then cut them down to $16... when they were originally $12. This was at the end of the line's run, seemingly a desperate ploy to get rid of that last Bumblebee nobody wanted.

Noideaforaname wrote:I remember Target did something like that with the DotM Deluxes. Bumped them up to $30 for about a week, then cut them down to $16... when they were originally $12. This was at the end of the line's run, seemingly a desperate ploy to get rid of that last Bumblebee nobody wanted.

Zellers where selling the first wave of Prime deluxes for 25$ right until the very end when they all closed up to be replaced by Targets. At the final sale, they when down to the regular price. Sale hungry suckers bought them all even though they were now at the REGULAR 16$ price. Sad.

Also, holy crap, in the Land of the Cheap, Target tried to sell TF deluxes for 30$?! That's stupid.

Ironically, my local Target put their toys on crazy clearance sales all the time. Real sales for some ridiculous savings... especially with our Québec law when the scanned price don't match the tag! So many free figures and dolls won this way!

Is it just me, or does galvy look like hes got a erection?

BERSEKAEL wrote:

That's one more reason to own him!

Galvatron's original quote was "Power is everything; my defeat is absurd!"

Now it's "Wanna see my cannon?"

Just a couple days ago, we got a Canadian sighting for Age of Extinction deluxe wave 3. Seibertronian Cdavid3 sent us an email saying he spotted the wave at a Target in Fremont, CA. This wave contains Hot Shot, Snarl and Bumblebee. If you have a new toy sighting and want to get the word out to fellow collectors, you can email your new sightings to sightings@seibertron.com or use the Contact Us link at the top of the page.

Hey. Skids!
Still at retail!?!
Well I'll be.

Cobotron wrote:Hey. Skids!
Still at retail!?!
Well I'll be.

That wave just started hitting retail again as it got shortchanged when the AoE stuff started coming out.

who cares about those figures, in toronto i have yet to see the rest of the dino esp slog!

wtf hasbro